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Flashy fellow, conceivably with a screw loose? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

robot

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'screw loose?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for robot that I've seen before include "Automation" , "Programmable machine" , "Automatic machine" , "Mechanical worker" , "Humanoid machine" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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