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Search with clenched fist (4)

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I believe the answer is:

sift

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

'clenched fist' is the wordplay.
'fist' can be anagrammed to 'SIFT'.
However, I'm not clear how this is indicated.

'with' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for sift that I've seen before include "Examine minutely" , "Use fist to pass through perforated container" , "Filter, riddle" , "Winnow out" , "Separate out - examine closely" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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