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Search for crest (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

comb

This clue is a double definition.

'search' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'crest' is the second definition.
(comb is a kind of crest)

'for' is the link.

(Other definitions for comb that I've seen before include "Red crest on a cock's head" , "Used to tidy hair" , "Toothed object for tidying hair" , "Toothed instrument" , "Implement with teeth" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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