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I believe the answer is:

eddy

(Other definitions for eddy that I've seen before include "Founder of sect" , "(Of fluid) circle round" , "Whirl (in fluid)" , "dangerous bit of water" , "Christian Scientist" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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