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Runs up and down? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scales

(Other definitions for scales that I've seen before include "Balance - climbs" , "Fish flakes or measuring devices" , "though it's not Pisces" , "is a climber" , "Fish flake or weighing device" .)

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