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He gets the stick (3)

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rod

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'the stick' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for rod that I've seen before include "See 13" , "Sceptre" , "- - , pole or perch" , "Fishing implement" , "Angler's equipment" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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