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The energy of six thousand? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

vim

'the energy' is the definition.
('vim' can be a synonym of 'energy')

'six thousand?' is the wordplay.
'six' becomes 'VI' (Roman numerals).
'thousand?' becomes 'm' (Roman numeral for a thousand).
'vi'+'m'='VIM'

'of' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for vim that I've seen before include "Informal energy or drive" , "Pizazz" , "Pep and energy" , "Energy and vigour" , "Liveliness" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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