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Entrance German goddess (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gate

'entrance' is the definition.
(type of entrance)

'german goddess' is the wordplay.
'german' becomes 'g' (abbreviation).
'goddess' becomes 'ate' (Greek goddess of mischief).
'g'+'ate'='GATE'

(Other definitions for gate that I've seen before include "Number attending" , "Entry to arena" , "Means of entry" , "Facility in airport" , "Access here" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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