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Good luck symbol for a so-called crab (9)

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I believe the answer is:

horseshoe

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This could be a double definition.

'good luck symbol' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'so-called crab' is the second definition.
'horseshoe' can be an answer for 'crab' (I've seen this before). I am not sure about the 'so-called' bit.

'for a' is the link.

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(Other definitions for horseshoe that I've seen before include "Steed's footwear" , "Supposedly lucky piece of metal" , "Good luck symbol" , "It's said to be lucky" , "Base metal forged" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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