Do a recce, there’s a good chap (5)

I believe the answer is:

scout

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'do' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for scout that I've seen before include "Soldier on a reconnaissance mission" , "Person sent out to gain information" , "Information-gathering soldier" , "Explorer, spy" , "Member of organisation for boys" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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