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Monk using snares? (8)

Ross

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trappist

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'monk' is the definition.
(Trappist is an example)

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(Other definitions for trappist that I've seen before include "Holy man of very few words!" , "Quiet Man" , "Austere (and silent) monk" , "Monk vowed to silence" , "Order (of monks) noted for vow of silence" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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