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One not thinking to take from Scripture (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

robot

'one not thinking' is the definition.

'take from scripture' is the wordplay.
'take from' becomes 'rob' (I've seen this before).
'scripture' becomes 'ot' (Old Testament).
'rob'+'ot'='ROBOT'

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for robot that I've seen before include "Soulless worker" , "Automatic worker?" , "programmed servant" , "Unpaid worker" , "Automation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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