Offers a closer view of the lookers for those with roving eyes (10)

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binoculars

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'offers a closer view' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for binoculars that I've seen before include "way to make distant flag seem close" , "Field glasses" , "They provide close-up" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and The Irish Times.

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