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Tool I removed from top of saddle bag (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spanner

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'tool' is the definition.
(spanner is a kind of tool)

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(Other definitions for spanner that I've seen before include "Hand tool to grip and turn" , "Hand tool to hold or twist" , "Wrench for nuts" , "Tool for gripping nut" , "Mechanic's agent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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