Crossword Genius

Man of affairs? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

flirt

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'man of affairs?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'man of' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'man' could be 'r' (abbreviation for rook, a chess piece or 'man') and 'r' is located in the answer.
The remaining letters 'flit' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for flirt that I've seen before include "Coquet" , "Behave amorously, without serious intentions" , "Hussy" , "Flutter one's eyelashes?" , "Chat (someone) up" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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