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This provides some understanding for one who moves on the ice (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

slipper

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This could be a double definition.

'this provides some understanding for one' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'moves on the ice' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'who' is the link.

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(Other definitions for slipper that I've seen before include "Nearby; pub" , "Comfortable shoe" , "One losing footing" , "Footwear item" , "Casual footwear" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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