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Implement often found in the works (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spanner

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'works' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'implement often found in' is the wordplay.
'implement' becomes 'spar' (spar is a kind of implement).
'often found' becomes 'nne' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'spar' placed around 'nne' is 'SPANNER'.

'the' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for spanner that I've seen before include "Type of wrench" , "that might cause difficulty in the works" , "Hand tool to grip and turn" , "Hand tool for nuts" , "murder weapon" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Daily Express.
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