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Jacob rashly holding something poisonous (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cobra

'something poisonous' is the definition.

'jacob rashly holding' is the wordplay.
'holding' indicates a hidden word.
'COBRA' is hidden in the letters of 'jacob rashly'.

(Other definitions for cobra that I've seen before include "Poisonous snake" , "Something with a hood" , "Reptile (found in Cabinet Office Briefing Room A?)" , "Highly venomous hooded reptile" , "Hooded snake - AC model of old sports car" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sun.
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