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It's a strange insect, I wager (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

earwig

(Other definitions for earwig that I've seen before include "Fork-tailed insect" , "Creepy type" , "Small insect with aural toupee?" , "Eavesdrop (informal)" , "An insect, I wager (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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