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Pass around the quarterdeck (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spades

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(Other definitions for spades that I've seen before include "those getting soiled?" , "Implements for a suit" , "Card suits and shovels" , "One of two black suits" , "Does some groundwork" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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