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One can play it still (6)

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I believe the answer is:

possum

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This clue could be a double definition.

'one can play' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

'it still' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

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(Other definitions for possum that I've seen before include "Play -- (pretend to be dead)" , "American marsupial (that plays dead?)" , "Tree-dwelling Australasian marsupial" , "Thick-furred marsupial" , "Small animal with a pouch" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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