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Sporty sort to deprive captain of tuppence? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

skier

'sporty sort' is the definition.

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for skier that I've seen before include "needs catching on way down" , "Winter sportsman" , "Slider on snow" , "Winter sports athlete" , "Mountain racer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and The Sun.
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