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Excessively large plane? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tool

'plane?' is the definition.
(plane is a kind of tool)

'excessively large' is the wordplay.
'excessively' becomes 'too' (synonyms).
'large' becomes 'L' (eg in clothes sizes).
'too'+'l'='TOOL'

(Other definitions for tool that I've seen before include "Practical implement" , "organ" , "Weapon" , "Hand implement" , "Cat's-paw; impress design on" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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