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An inexperienced youth could be fired (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

colt

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'an inexperienced youth' is the first definition.

'could be fired' is the second definition.
(colt is a type of gun)

(Other definitions for colt that I've seen before include "with a hefty kick?" , "H [HORSE]" , "firearm" , "Young horse - gun" , "Young animal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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