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One taking canine out of trap? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dentist

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'one taking canine out of trap?' is the definition.
The answer is a person as well as being a singular noun. This is suggested by the definition.

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(Other definitions for dentist that I've seen before include "Someone who drills for a living?" , "Stinted (anag.)" , "Doctor of teeth" , "Tooth surgeon" , "Treatment provider for teeth" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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