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Peregrine's piercer (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

talon

(Other definitions for talon that I've seen before include "The stock" , "Large claw" , "part to make savage cuts" , "hunting hook" , "Hooked claw; cards left after deal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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