Maybe Santa Barbara located in Hope Ranch? (5)

I believe the answer is:

opera

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'maybe santa barbara located' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'in hope ranch?' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'OPERA' is hidden in the letters of 'hope ranch'.

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(Other definitions for opera that I've seen before include "eg Peter Grimes" , "eg 'Aida'" , "Falstaff, say" , "Musical play" , "Throw a rope for this show" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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