The —, 1961 film drama starring Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason (7)

I believe the answer is:

hustler

(Other definitions for hustler that I've seen before include "Aggressive seller" , "The slur (anag)" , "Illicit dealer (mainly US)" , "Energetic or crooked operator" , "Prostitute" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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