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Replacements for broken spears (6)

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spares

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'replacements' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'broken spears' is the wordplay.
'broken' is an anagram indicator.
'spears' anagrammed gives 'SPARES'.

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for spares that I've seen before include "Extras with spears" , "Replacement items, like tyres" , "Extras in case of necessity" , "Lets off; reserve parts" , "Is merciful towards, refrains from hurting" .)

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