Small insect with pincers (6)

I believe the answer is:

earwig

(Other definitions for earwig that I've seen before include "Small insect with aural toupee?" , "An insect, I wager (anag.)" , "Insect with antennae and pincers" , "An insect; to eavesdrop (slang)" , "Insect with pincer-like tail" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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