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I cant, as it turns devilish (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

satanic

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'devilish' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'i cant as it turns' is the wordplay.
'i cant as' can be anagrammed to 'SATANIC'.
Though, I am not clear how this is indicated.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for satanic that I've seen before include "Diabolical" , "wicked" , "Bad" , "Demonic" , "Like the Devil" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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