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A profession perhaps adding further places elsewhere? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

afield

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'elsewhere?' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adverbs. Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?

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(Other definitions for afield that I've seen before include "At a distance ("far ____")" , "away from home" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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