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Another name for a pool shark (7)

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I believe the answer is:

hustler

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This might be a double definition.

'another name' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'pool shark' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'for a' is the link.

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(Other definitions for hustler that I've seen before include "Aggressive dealer" , "Prostitute" , "Illicit dealer (mainly US)" , "Aggressive seller" , "Swindler" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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