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Said to touch on clasp (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

brooch

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'clasp' is the definition.
(I know that clasp can be written as brooch)

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

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(Other definitions for brooch that I've seen before include "Jewellery item with pin" , "Adornment for dress" , "Breastpin" , "Ornament with a hinged pin and catch" , "Decorative pin" .)

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