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What might get you in a pinch? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

crab

(Other definitions for crab that I've seen before include "Nautical nipper" , "Sourpuss < to wreck" , "One fired from gun" , "move obliquely" , "Clawed crustacean" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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