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Picks two students expert in suppressing extreme right revolution (7)

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plectra

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'picks' is the definition.
('plectron' can be a synonym of 'pick')

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(Other definitions for plectra that I've seen before include "Parts for harpsichord" , "Plucky types" , "Bits of plastic maybe" , "Guitar pickers - carp let (anag)" , "Guitar picks" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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