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Spike found in the continent

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tine

'spike' is the definition.
(spike of a fork)

'in the continent' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'TINE' can be found hidden inside 'continent'.

'found' is the link.

(Other definitions for tine that I've seen before include "(Fork's) prong" , "Spike" , "Slender prong of fork" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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