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The chief fixed the earphones (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

headset

'earphones' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'the chief fixed' is the wordplay.
'the chief' becomes 'head' ('head' can be a synonym of 'chief').
'fixed' becomes 'set' (both can mean decided or determined).
'head'+'set'='HEADSET'

'the' is the link.

(Other definitions for headset that I've seen before include "Assistance for listener" , "listening device" , "communication aid" , "One covers the ears" , "Audio communication equipment worn by pilots, DJs etc" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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