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Weapon that a sergeant wields (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

taser

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'weapon' is the definition.
(taser is a type of weapon)

'that a sergeant wields' is the wordplay.
'TASER' is hidden within the letters.
However, I'm not sure how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for taser that I've seen before include "Weapon firing electrified darts; stare (anag.)" , "Electrical weapon" , "police weapon introduced" , "Gun firing electrified barbs" , "Stunning weapon" .)

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