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Careless hit and run (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

slapdash

'careless' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'hit and run' is the wordplay.
'hit' becomes 'slap' (both can mean to strike).
'and' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'run' becomes 'dash' (dashing is a kind of running).
'slap'+'dash'='SLAPDASH'

(Other definitions for slapdash that I've seen before include "Cowboy" , "recklessly" , "In a careless manner" , "disorganized" , "Careless - slack" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Daily Express.
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