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Visual instrument has done away with range (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

endoscope

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'visual instrument' is the definition.
'endoscope' can be an answer for 'instrument' (endoscope is a kind of instrument). I am unsure of the 'visual' bit.

'done away with range' is the wordplay.
'away' indicates an anagram (letters move away from their original places).
'with' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'range' becomes 'scope' (synonyms).
'done' anagrammed gives 'endo'.
'endo'+'scope'='ENDOSCOPE'

'has' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for endoscope that I've seen before include "Instrument for viewing internal body parts" , "medical device" , "Unwelcome camera" , "Medical instrument" , "Instrument for viewing internal body cavities and organs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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