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Protests when caught out with a missile and curios (6,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

objets dart

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'curios' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for objets dart that I've seen before include "decorative things" , "Small decorative items" , "collectible items" , "decorative little items" .)

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