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Gloss over disappearing grove - it's a tax right-off (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

loss

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'a tax right-off' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'gloss over disappearing grove' is the wordplay.
'LOSS' is hidden within the letters.
However, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.

'it's' is the link.

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(Other definitions for loss that I've seen before include "(Sports) defeat" , "Deficit" , "Red figures on a balance sheet or ledger" , "Cost" , "(Sporting) defeat" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.
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