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Operative; pointer (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hand

I believe this is a double definition.

'operative' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)

'pointer' is the second definition.
(hand is a kind of pointer)

(Other definitions for hand that I've seen before include "audience response?" , "Manual worker" , "Given cards" , "Script" , "See 12" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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