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Search messily for a firearm (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rifle

This clue is a double definition.

'search messily' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'firearm' is the second definition.
(rifle is a kind of firearm)

'for a' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for rifle that I've seen before include "Rummage" , "Go through in search" , "Gun; thoroughly search" , "shoot?" , "lock, stock and barrel" .)

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