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For short time, quietly indulge in affair (5)

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caper

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(Other definitions for caper that I've seen before include "that may be cut by the energetic?" , "Flower bud used in cooking" , "High-spirited escapade" , "Jump about playfully" , "Skip about for the sauce" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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