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Shell-like probe in photos cop examined (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

otoscope

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'shell-like probe' is the definition.
'otoscope' can be an answer for 'probe' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'shell-like' bit.

'in photos cop examined' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'OTOSCOPE' can be found hidden inside 'photos cop examined'.

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(Other definitions for otoscope that I've seen before include "It's used to examine ears" , "probe" , "Device for looking in ears" , "medical equipment" , "It's used to examine 27 ac" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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