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Writer records arms contractors (6)

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I believe the answer is:

biceps

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'arms contractors' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.

'writer records' is the wordplay.
'writer' becomes 'bic' (Bic is a manufacturer of pens).
'records' becomes 'EPs' (EP is a type of record).
'bic'+'eps'='BICEPS'

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(Other definitions for biceps that I've seen before include "One operating arm" , "Flexor muscle" , "I bend the elbow" , "Large upper arm muscle" , "Arm workers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.
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