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Well, someone having a flutter? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

better

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'well' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

'someone having a flutter?' is the second definition.
(to have a flutter is to put a bet on)

(Other definitions for better that I've seen before include "cap" , "Preferable" , "recovering from illness" , "Person taking a risk" , "Comparatively good" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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