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They see through people (1-4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

x-rays

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This could be a double definition.

'they' is the first definition.
Both the definition and answer are plural nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'through people' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.

'see' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for x-rays that I've seen before include "Electromagnetic waves, for medical diagnoses, say" , "'Electromagnetic waves, for medical diagnosis say (1-4)'" , "Short-wavelength radiation" , "Medical images" , "Medical photographs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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