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Hole borer (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

awl

(Other definitions for awl that I've seen before include "a boring person may need?" , "Pointed instrument" , "What could be boring" , "Using sharp tool" , "Pointed hand-tool" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times.
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