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Go to Gretna Green to host gospel opera (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

elope

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'go to gretna green' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'host gospel opera' is the wordplay.
'ELOPE' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I'm uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

'to' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for elope that I've seen before include "(Lovers) run away" , "do a moonlight flit" , "Run away in secret" , "Flee to wed" , "Run away together" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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