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Run on the level (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

legit

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This might be a double definition.

'run' is the first definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'on the level' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for legit that I've seen before include "In accordance with the law (abbr)" , "Run away - above board (colloq)" , "Genuine" , "not unlawful" , "Not illegal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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