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Something afoot at an age that's destructive (5)

Ross

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sabot

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(Other definitions for sabot that I've seen before include "Wooden-soled 13 down" , "footwear from Paris" , "French clog" , "Simple shoe" , "Carved shoe -- boats (anag)" .)

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