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Show turn of speed that’s respectable (5)

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I believe the answer is:

legit

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This clue might be a double definition.

'show turn of speed' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'respectable' is the second definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I can't see?

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(Other definitions for legit that I've seen before include "true, in a word?" , "on the level" , "Reliable" , "Honest (abbr)" , "allowed by law, shortly!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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