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Handled twigs (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

besom

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(Other definitions for besom that I've seen before include "cleaner?" , "sweeps with it?" , "Concoction of twigs" , "Broom made from twigs tied to a handle" , "Lazy woman" .)

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