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Tool provided by supporter of Burmese, perhaps? (4-3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cats-paw

This clue is a double definition.

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

'supporter of burmese perhaps?' is the second definition.
(Burmese is a type of cat)

'provided by' is the link.

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

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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