Gambler a cut above (6)

I believe the answer is:

better

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'gambler' is the first definition.
(someone who makes bets is a gambler)

'a cut above' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

(Other definitions for better that I've seen before include "'Discretion is the . . . . . . part of valour'" , "Surpass; gambler" , "One may lay" , "Gambler; cured" , "More able" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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