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Rush to get an advanced place (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bolton

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'an advanced place' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'rush to' is the wordplay.
'rush' becomes 'bolt' (bolt is a kind of rush).
'to' becomes 'on' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'bolt'+'on'='BOLTON'

'get' is the link.

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(Other definitions for bolton that I've seen before include "Additional" , "Non-world-beaters (anag)" , "Lancashire town" , "-- Wanderers, football team" , "Northern town" .)

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