Gadget, perhaps a bit different to pincers (9)

I believe the answer is:

inspector

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'gadget perhaps a bit' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'different to pincers' is the wordplay.
'different' is an anagram indicator.
'to'+'pincers'='topincers'
'topincers' with letters rearranged gives 'INSPECTOR'.

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(Other definitions for inspector that I've seen before include "Ticket examiner" , "Examining official" , "Policeman; compliance official" , "Person whose job it is to examine efficiency as in schools" , "one to check" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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