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Signs of parasites (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ticks

This clue is a double definition.

'signs' is the first definition.
(I have seen 'Signs of approval ' mean 'ticks' so perhaps 'signs' could also mean 'ticks')

'parasites' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'of' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for ticks that I've seen before include "Parasites" , "Marks correct" , "Bloodsuckers; seconds" , "Marks right" , "Parasitic insects" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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