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Fool knocking container over (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nit

'fool knocking' is the definition.
'nit' can be an answer for 'fool' (both can mean a stupid person). I'm not sure about the 'knocking' bit.

'container over' is the wordplay.
'container' becomes 'tin' (tin is a kind of container).
'over' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'tin' written backwards gives 'NIT'.

(Other definitions for nit that I've seen before include "Louse; fool" , "Cause of much head-scratching" , "Egg of parasitic insect" , "Idiot, ass" , "Young louse" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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