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Speed at the bend, perhaps? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

knot

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This clue could be a double definition.

'speed at' is the first definition.
'knot' can be an answer for 'speed' (knot is a nautical measure of speed). I am unsure of the 'at' bit.

'bend perhaps?' is the second definition.
'knot' can be an answer for 'bend' (thesaurus). I am unsure of the 'perhaps?' bit.

'the' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for knot that I've seen before include "Tie; group" , "Tight interlacing of cord, string etc" , "Nodule" , "Something tied" , "Fastener - bird - unit of speed at sea" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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