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He, or she, is always ready (3)

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I believe the answer is:

pat

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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)

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(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" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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