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Yet such talkers may not be on the level! (6)

Ross

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smooth

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(Other definitions for smooth that I've seen before include "Level; suave" , "Free from roughness in appearance or sound" , "Free from roughness or irregularities" , "Suavely charming" , "Without lumps" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News and The Globe and Mail.
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