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It makes a fine trap (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spider

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This could be a double definition.

'it' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'a fine trap' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'makes' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for spider that I've seen before include "Spinner" , "Bruce's inspiration?" , "potter's accessory?" , "A crawler" , "Prised out the insect" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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