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Snappy film centre? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spool

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This could be a double definition.

'snappy film' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'centre?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for spool that I've seen before include "Loops around with reel" , "Loops around a thread holder" , "Film reel; wind" , "Cylinder for winding film etc" , "Ribbon holder" .)

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