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Polish round seed case

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bur

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'seed case' is the definition.
'bur' can be an answer for 'seed' (I have seen 'Prickly seed ' mean 'bur' so perhaps 'seed' could also mean 'bur'). I'm unsure of the 'case' bit.

'polish round' is the wordplay.
'polish' becomes 'rub' (polish meaning rub to make shiny).
'round' is a reversal indicator.
'rub' written backwards gives 'BUR'.

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(Other definitions for bur that I've seen before include "Clinging seed case" , "Seed-case" , "sticker" , "Prickly seed case" , "small drill" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Mail.
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