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Notice bagpiper holding something to reduce swelling (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

icebag

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'something to reduce swelling' is the definition.
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'notice bagpiper holding' is the wordplay.
'holding' indicates a hidden word.
'ICEBAG' is hidden within 'notice bagpiper'.

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