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Some submarine trap? (3)

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I believe the answer is:

net

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'some submarine trap?' is the definition.
'net' can be an answer for 'trap?' (net is a kind of trap). I'm not sure about the 'some submarine' bit.

'some submarine trap?' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some of the parts of the word are used).
'NET' is hidden in the letters of 'submarine trap'.

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(Other definitions for net that I've seen before include "Fish-catching mesh" , "Final profit when all overheads have been deducted" , "Score a goal" , "Open-meshed material (used for catching things?)" , "Open-mesh fabric" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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