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Pierce (a boil) (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lance

(Other definitions for lance that I've seen before include "Clean (anag) -- weapon" , "Pierce (a boil)" , "A horse soldier's spear" , "One like pike" , "Long, pointed weapon (5)." .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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