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Smooth mover with a nice skin (5)

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I believe the answer is:

snake

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This could be a double definition.

'smooth mover' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'nice skin' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both animals as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'with a' is the link.

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(Other definitions for snake that I've seen before include "Slithering reptile" , "Part of plant or hair" , "Long slender reptile" , "Asp, perhaps?" , "former EC currency band" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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