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One pulling a fast one, did you say? That's very quick (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cheetah

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'one pulling a fast one did you say? that's very quick' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.

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(Other definitions for cheetah that I've seen before include "Very fast mammal" , "Fast-running creature" , "Member of cat family" , "Animal that's remarkably quick" , "Fast predator" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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