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Work hastily and superficially read page (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

skimp

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'work hastily' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'superficially read page' is the wordplay.
'superficially read' becomes 'skim' (skimming is a kind of reading. I am not sure about the 'superficially' bit.).
'page' becomes 'p'.
'skim'+'p'='SKIMP'

'and' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for skimp that I've seen before include "Deal with superficially" , "Be niggardly" , "Be mean with, scamp" , "Use less than is needed, be penny-pinching" , "Cut back on resources" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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