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In the morning, I leave friend in Madrid (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

amigo

'friend in madrid' is the definition.
(Spanish for friend)

'in the morning i leave' is the wordplay.
'in the morning' becomes 'am'.
'leave' becomes 'go'.
'am'+'i'+'go'='AMIGO'

(Other definitions for amigo that I've seen before include "Hispanic friend" , "Foreign ally" , "Friend, comrade" , "friend from Barcelona" , "A Mexican pal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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