W knob? (8)

I believe the answer is:

humpback

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(Other definitions for humpback that I've seen before include "Handicap" , "Whale - kind of bridge" , "Variety of whale or bridge" , "Type of whale" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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