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Eye-catching gadgets (5)

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I believe the answer is:

hooks

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'eye-catching gadgets' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for hooks that I've seen before include "Catches" , "Catchy phrases in pop songs" , "Boxing blows" , "Hang things on them" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail and The Telegraph.
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