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Hangman's rope (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

noose

'hangman's rope' is the definition.
(synonyms)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for noose that I've seen before include "Circular loop" , "Catcher" , "Loop - snare" , "Loop at the end of a rope" , "Loop of cord" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian, The Times and the Sydney Morning Herald.
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