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Tom's hand tool? (4-3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cats-paw

'tool?' is the definition.
(both can mean a person used by another)

'tom's hand' is the wordplay.
'tom's' becomes 'cat's' (a tom is a male cat).
'hand' becomes 'paw' (synonyms).
'cats'+'paw'='CATS-PAW'

(Other definitions for cats-paw that I've seen before include "Person used by another for an unpleasant purpose" , "Dupe - nautical hitch - ripples on water in light wind" , "Someone used by another" , "Person used by another to gain an end" , "Person used by another for dangerous business" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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