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Give victor space to drive at speed (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

vroom

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'to drive at speed' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'give victor space' is the wordplay.
'give' says to put letters next to each other.
'victor' becomes 'V' (phonetic alphabet: alpha, bravo, charlie etc.).
'space' becomes 'room' (enough space or room to do something).
'v' put next to 'room' is 'VROOM'.

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(Other definitions for vroom that I've seen before include "Exclamation imitating a revving car" , "(Of engine) make roaring sound (colloq.)" , "Sound of a car speeding away" , "Fast-moving car noise" , "loud engine noise" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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