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Internet tour operator getting case (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

etui

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'case' is the definition.
(case for needlework equipment)

'internet tour operator getting' is the wordplay.
'internet' becomes 'e' (I've seen this in other clues).
'tour operator' becomes 'tui' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'getting' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'e'+'tui'='ETUI'

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(Other definitions for etui that I've seen before include "Tiny ladies' bag" , "Small case for needles, cosmetics, etc" , "Small needle case e" , "Small French case" , "Ornamental bag for needles etc." .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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