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Pointed looks start to distract cricket commentator? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

daggers

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'pointed looks' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

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(Other definitions for daggers that I've seen before include "blades" , "weapons" , "Short knives with pointed blade" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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