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Catching last of fuzz, howl when that's pulled back? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

razor

'catching last of fuzz howl when that's pulled back?' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'catching last of fuzz howl when that's pulled back?' is the wordplay.
'catching' indicates putting letters inside.
'last of' indicates one should take the final letters.
'howl' becomes 'roar' ('roar' can be a synonym of 'howl').
'when that's pulled back?' says the letters should be written in reverse.
The last letter of 'fuzz' is 'z'.
'z' placed within 'roar' is 'rozar'.
'rozar' back-to-front is 'RAZOR'.

(Other definitions for razor that I've seen before include "Bathroom implement" , "Sharp implement" , "Shaver" , "Stubble remover" , "and 17 Down: Whisker-remover" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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