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Depart with a boast (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

avaunt

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'depart with a boast' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'with a boast' is the wordplay.
'with' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'boast' becomes 'vaunt' (synonyms).
'a' next to 'vaunt' is 'AVAUNT'.

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(Other definitions for avaunt that I've seen before include "Go away (arch.)" , "make tracks" , "Old word for be off" , "Shakespearian begone, move on" , ""Get away!"" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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