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An affair with one of the Spanish invaders, we’re told (5)

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amour

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'an affair' is the definition.
(amour can mean a love affair)

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(Other definitions for amour that I've seen before include "French lover" , "Romantic affair" , "Affair of the heart" , "Love affair - loved one" , "20 [AFFAIR]" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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