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Exits, to this great place? (8)

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I believe the answer is:

outdoors

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'place?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both locations as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'exits to this great' is the wordplay.
'exits' becomes 'doors' (I've seen this in another clue).
'to' means one lot of letters go next to another (I've seen this in other clues).
'this great' becomes 'out' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'doors' put after 'out' is 'OUTDOORS'.

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(Other definitions for outdoors that I've seen before include "Alfresco" , "Not in a building" , "In the open air" , "abroad" , "Al fresco" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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