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Bookie's client recovered (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

better

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This clue might be a double definition.

'bookie's client' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'recovered' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for better that I've seen before include "More able" , "Top" , "cap" , "Superior; gambler" , "he will take risks" .)

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