Eavesdrop, informally (6)

I believe the answer is:

earwig

(Other definitions for earwig that I've seen before include "Close acquaintance" , "A bug for Americans" , "Pincered insect" , "Tap" , "Aural kind of insect" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Mail.

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