Playful (8)

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skittish

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

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(Other definitions for skittish that I've seen before include "Playful in coy manner, frisky" , "Frivolous" , "(Of horses) excessively lively" , "Frisky or playful (8)." , "Unpredictably excitable, horses say" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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