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Tool similar to a gimlet (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

awl

(Other definitions for awl that I've seen before include "Hide sticker" , "Carpenter's tool" , "has its use at last" , "Boring tool sounds comprehensive" , "Borer, sounds like everything" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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