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Happily divorced perhaps, nothing elaborate! (5-4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fancy-free

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'happily divorced perhaps nothing' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'elaborate' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'elaborate' could be 'fancy' (similar in meaning) and 'fancy' is located in the answer.
The remaining letters 'free' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for fancy-free that I've seen before include "Lacking responsibility - not currently in love" , "Having no commitments" , "With no emotional ties" .)

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