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Grappling iron (7)

Ross

I think it could be either:

grapnel

crampon

(Other definitions for grapnel that I've seen before include "Clawed grasping device" , "Light anchor for small boats" , "Grappling hook" , "Hook on rope" , "Small anchor with three or four flukes" .)

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