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Nothing to finally stop sea goddess (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ops

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'goddess' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'nothing to finally stop sea' is the wordplay.
'OPS' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am uncertain how this is indicated.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for ops that I've seen before include "Military manoeuvres (abbr)" , "Military operations" , "Operations (abbrev.)" , "medical procedures" , "Surgical procedures (abbr)" .)

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