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Doc could be a bit of a comedian! (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

medico

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'doc' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'a bit of a comedian' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'bit' could be 'o' (resembles 0, a binary digit or bit) and 'o' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'medic' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

'could be' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for medico that I've seen before include "quack" , "Health practitioner" , "Doctor" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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