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Large snake makes us run (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ladder

'run?' is the definition.
(both can mean a rip in tights)

'large snake' is the wordplay.
'large' becomes 'L' (eg in clothes sizes).
'snake' becomes 'adder' (type of snake).
'l'+'adder'='LADDER'

'makes us' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for ladder that I've seen before include "something that can send you in the opposite direction?" , "Hierarchical structure" , "Run in stockings" , "Climbing steps or rungs" , "Means of ascent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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