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Copper to marry a pretty girl (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cutie

'a pretty girl' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'copper to marry' is the wordplay.
'copper' becomes 'cu' (chemical symbol).
'to marry' becomes 'tie' (synonyms).
'cu'+'tie'='CUTIE'

(Other definitions for cutie that I've seen before include "Smart girl" , "Smart female" , "something pleasing" , "Appealing young lady" , "lovely" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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