Large sword could scratch, says Spooner (8)

I believe the answer is:

claymore

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'large sword' is the definition.
'claymore' can be an answer for 'sword' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'large' bit.

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for claymore that I've seen before include "Scottish highlander's sword" , "mine, sort of" , "Highland sword" , "Scottish Highlanders' broadsword" , "Two-edged broadsword" .)

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