Thanks to a fast time, one shows ability (6)

I believe the answer is:

talent

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'one shows ability' is the definition.
'talent' can be an answer for 'ability' (a talent is an ability). I'm not certain of the 'one shows' bit.

'thanks to a fast time' is the wordplay.
'thanks' becomes 'ta' (UK informal version of 'thank you').
'to a fast time' becomes 'lent' (Lent is a time for fasting).
'ta'+'lent'='TALENT'

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(Other definitions for talent that I've seen before include "Old coin for natural ability" , "Special aptitude for the old Greek money" , "Genius" , "Flair, aptitude" , "Natural aptitude of an old coin" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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