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In summer, such a chance as we have of dining alfresco? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

outside

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'alfresco?' is the definition.
('outside' can be similar in meaning to 'alfresco')

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(Other definitions for outside that I've seen before include "having emerged from the tunnel?" , "Tedious (anag)" , "Exterior" , "Where smokers now often must go" , "In the fresh air?" .)

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