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Run up to Casanova? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wolf

'casanova?' is the definition.
(both can mean a man who seduces women)

'run up' is the wordplay.
'run' becomes 'flow' (synonyms).
'up' says the letters should be written in reverse (in down clue: letters go upwards).
'flow' reversed gives 'WOLF'.

'to' is the link.

(Other definitions for wolf that I've seen before include "Dog-like animal - womaniser" , "Carnivorous mammal" , "Beast, member of pack" , "22A [WILD DOG]" , "Predator that hunts in packs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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