Produce cutlets at a rapid pace (7)

I believe the answer is:

scuttle

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'a rapid pace' is the definition.
'scuttle' can be an answer for 'pace' (thesaurus). I'm not sure about the 'a rapid' bit.

'produce cutlets' is the wordplay.
'produce' indicates anagramming the letters (I've seen 'produced' mean this).
'cutlets' with letters rearranged gives 'SCUTTLE'.

'at' is the link.

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(Other definitions for scuttle that I've seen before include "container carrying coal?" , "Container with lid" , "Hurry away or sink a ship" , "Coal bucket" , "receptacle for nuts" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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