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It's handled as a scoop (6)

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shovel

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'a scoop' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for shovel that I've seen before include "Dig" , "Scoop for lifting and carrying" , "''Don't forget your..., if you want to go to work'' (Christy Moore)" , "Hand tool" , "digger" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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