Quick to think or act (5)

I believe the answer is:

agile

(Other definitions for agile that I've seen before include "Quick-moving, supple" , "Dexterous" , "Able to move quickly and easily" , "Nimble, lithe" , "Nimble, lively" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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