Passes through a strainer (6)

I believe the answer is:

sieves

(Other definitions for sieves that I've seen before include "'Strainers, riddles (6)'" , "Implements for straining" , "Perforated vessels" , "'Sifts, riddles (6)'" , "Passes through fine holes" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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