Teacher defended by Darrow in 1925 (6)

I believe the answer is:

scopes

(Other definitions for scopes that I've seen before include "Ranges or opportunities" , "Viewing devices" , "Ranges of activity" , "Sizes or ranges of subject or topics covered" , "These small instruments" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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