Crossword Genius

Push novice to get implement (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

shovel

'implement' is the definition.
(shovel is a kind of implement)

'push novice' is the wordplay.
'push' becomes 'shove' (shove is a kind of push).
'novice' becomes 'L' (as in a learner driver with L-plates on their car).
'shove'+'l'='SHOVEL'

'to get' is the link.

(Other definitions for shovel that I've seen before include "Digging implement" , "Digging tool" , "digger" , "Spade with a curved blade" , "''Don't forget your..., if you want to go to work'' (Christy Moore)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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