He, or she, is always ready (3)
I believe the answer is:
pat
This clue is a quadruple definition!!
'he' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'or' is a link.
'she' is the second definition.
'is' acts as a link.
'always' is the third definition.
Both the answer and definition are adverbs. Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?
'ready' is the fourth definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for pat that I've seen before include "Conveniently; light touch" , "Some butter, maybe" , "Apt for tender touch" , "Hit lightly" , "Portion of butter" .)