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Hole piercer (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

awl

(Other definitions for awl that I've seen before include "Pointed hand-tool" , "Using sharp tool" , "What could be boring" , "Hide sticker" , "Pointed tool for punching holes" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.
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