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Error - mile run fast (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

misprint

'error' is the definition.
(misprint is a kind of error)

'mile run fast' is the wordplay.
'mile' becomes 'mi' (synonyms).
'run fast' becomes 'sprint' (I've seen this before).
'mi'+'sprint'='MISPRINT'

(Other definitions for misprint that I've seen before include "Typing error" , "mistake" , "could make sinners of the winners!" , "Type of slip" , "Possibly the wrong character" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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