Crossword Genius

Small weapon for band? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

armlet

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'for band?' is the definition.
(armlet is a kind of band)

'small weapon' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'weapon' could be 'arm' (synonyms) and 'arm' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'let' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for armlet that I've seen before include "sort of band" , "Band worn for decoration" , "Band for wearing" , "A band on the upper biceps" , "Member may be surrounded by this" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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