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Alfresco exit (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

outdoor

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'alfresco' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'exit?' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'exit?' could be 'door' (I've seen this in another clue) and 'door' is found in the answer.
The remaining letters 'out' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for outdoor that I've seen before include "healthy pursuits" , "Used in the open air" , "not under cover" , "Located in the open air" , "This sport is not under a roof" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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