One devious rogue in Brick Lane Market? (3)

I believe the answer is:

eel

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(Other definitions for eel that I've seen before include "Electric swimmer, perhaps?" , "Ribbon-like fish" , "slipper" , "Wriggly fish" , "Slender fish" .)

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