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Glasses with bits of dust detected (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

specs

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'glasses' is the definition.
(spectacles)

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(Other definitions for specs that I've seen before include "Glasses (abbr)" , "Glasses (sl.)" , "shades?" , "Glasses (informal)" , "Detailed plan" .)

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