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Runner who's taken off? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

streaker

'runner' is the definition.
(I have seen 'Naked runner' mean 'streaker' so perhaps 'runner' could also mean 'streaker')

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for streaker that I've seen before include "he barely covers the distance" , "One who runs naughtily nude in public" , "Person who runs naked through a public place" , "Rat reeks (anag.)" , "One making a dash without clothes" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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