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Briskness (8)

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alacrity

'briskness' is the definition.
(I know that briskness can be written as alacrity)

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(Other definitions for alacrity that I've seen before include "Prompt and eager readiness" , "Brisk and cheerful readiness" , "'Quick, cheerful enthusiasm (8)'" , "Enthusiasm; speed" , "Quickness" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent, The Times and the Evening Standard.
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