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Neptune's spear was a missile! (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

trident

This clue is a double definition.

'neptune's spear' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'a missile' is the second definition.
(UK nuclear weapons system)

'was' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for trident that I've seen before include "Neptune's spear - missile" , "spear carried at sea" , "3-pronged spear" , "A three-pronged spear as wielded by Neptune" , "Fork perhaps" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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