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Snitch receiving last bit of info that could be breath-taking? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

noose

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(Other definitions for noose that I've seen before include "Catch" , "Hanging loop in rope" , "A loop for the hangman" , "old execution method" , "Loop in a rope made with a slip knot" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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