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Handles cons (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

shafts

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'handles' is the first definition.
(shaft can mean a tool's handle)

'cons' is the second definition.
(shaft can mean to con or trick)

(Other definitions for shafts that I've seen before include "Columns, of light say" , "Screws" , "The long parts of spear or arrow" , "Arrows or mine tunnels" , "Vertical or sloping passages in mines" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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