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Throws away stolen weapon (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

slingshot

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

'throws away stolen' is the wordplay.
'throws away' becomes 'slings' (I've seen this in another clue. I am not sure about the 'away' bit.).
'stolen' becomes 'hot' (stolen goods are 'hot').
'slings'+'hot'='SLINGSHOT'

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(Other definitions for slingshot that I've seen before include "enough to knock you out" , "that can help you get a stone off" , "No slights (anag) - catapult (US)" , "Sing Holst? (Anag)" , "Weapon American kid may produce" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Daily Express.
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