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Volunteers fast gift (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

talent

'gift' is the definition.
('talent' can be a synonym of 'gift')

'volunteers fast' is the wordplay.
'volunteers' becomes 'ta' (abbreviation for Territorial Army).
'fast' becomes 'lent' (I've seen this before).
'ta'+'lent'='TALENT'

(Other definitions for talent that I've seen before include "Natural endowment" , "money no longer usable" , "Natural ability or gift" , "Coin at one time" , "Flair, aptitude" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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