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Cliff Richard initially invested in Manx getaway, intended to spend advance (10)

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I believe the answer is:

escarpment

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'cliff' is the definition.
(type of steep slope)

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(Other definitions for escarpment that I've seen before include "Face" , "Bluff" , "cliff" , "Long edge of plateau" , "Precipitous side of hill" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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