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Just the weapon to turn the tables? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

revolver

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'just the weapon' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'turn the tables?' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'turn' could be 'revolve' (revolving is a kind of turning) and 'revolve' is found within the answer.
A single letter 'r' remains which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This may be the basis of clue (or it may be nonsense).

'to' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for revolver that I've seen before include "1966 platter" , "murder weapon" , "Six-shooter" , "firearm" , "Type of gun" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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