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Nero definitely has to destroy (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

erode

'destroy' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'nero definitely has' is the wordplay.
'has' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'ERODE' is hidden within 'nero definitely'.

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for erode that I've seen before include "'Deteriorate, wear away (5)'" , "Corrode" , "Wear away with weather" , "Gradually destroy" , "Gradually wear away" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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