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Fly to an away match (5)

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elope

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'fly' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for elope that I've seen before include "Do a runner" , "Abscond for amorous purposes" , "Bolt" , "escape" , "Run away in secret" .)

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