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Get excited about space - so English (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

enthuse

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'get excited' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'space so english' is the wordplay.
'space' becomes 'en'.
'so' becomes 'thus' ('thus' can be a synonym of 'so').
'english' becomes 'e' (abbreviation).
'en'+'thus'+'e'='ENTHUSE'

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(Other definitions for enthuse that I've seen before include "Seem keen" , "Show passionate zeal (about something)" , "Show great interest" , "Express eager enjoyment, interest or approval" , "Wax lyrical (over)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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