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Get better to lay bet off again (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

recover

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'get better' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'lay bet off again' is the second definition.
(to lay off a bet is to cover one's losses)

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for recover that I've seen before include "Get well again" , "Rally, get better" , "Find" , "Obtain the return of" , "Recuperate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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