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The more successful punter? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

better

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This could be a double definition.

'the more' is the first definition.
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'successful punter?' is the second definition.
'better' can be an answer for 'punter?' (someone having a bet or punt). I am unsure of the 'successful' bit.

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(Other definitions for better that I've seen before include "On the mend" , "Not as bad" , "More desirable; gambler" , "More acceptable" , "'Discretion is the . . . . . . part of valour'" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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