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Some submarine trap? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

net

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'some submarine trap?' is the definition.
'net' can be an answer for 'trap?' (net is a type of trap). I'm unsure of the 'some submarine' bit.

'some submarine trap?' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (some parts of the word are used).
'NET' is hidden within 'submarine trap'.

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(Other definitions for net that I've seen before include "Fish-catching mesh" , "Final profit when all overheads have been deducted" , "Score a goal" , "Open-meshed material (used for catching things?)" , "Open-mesh fabric" .)

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