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Sword gets record points (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

epee

'sword' is the definition.
(sword used in fencing)

'record points' is the wordplay.
'record' becomes 'EP' (abbreviation for extended play record).
'points' becomes 'ee'.
'ep'+'ee'='EPEE'

'gets' is the link.

(Other definitions for epee that I've seen before include "Duelling weapon" , "piece of fencing" , "Fencer's sword" , "Sharp-pointed duelling sword" , "Type of sword" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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