Get better lodgings in the Alps (4)

I believe the answer is:

heal

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'get better' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'in the alps' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'HEAL' can be found hidden inside 'the alps'.

'lodgings' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for heal that I've seen before include "Make better" , "Of wound, mend and get better" , "Restore to health" , "Cure, recover" , "remedy" .)

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

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