Cryptic crossword clue
Little sweeper turned Ian Rush – initially left back’s taken in 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word NAILBRUSH

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What does NAILBRUSH mean?

NAILBRUSH noun
  1. A small brush, with firm bristles, used to clean the fingernails or to scrub the hands.

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