Pass (of time) (6)

I believe the answer is:

elapse

(Other definitions for elapse that I've seen before include "Go by - pass away" , "Please (anag) -- pass away" , "Pass away - asleep (anag)" , "Slip away" , "pass in silence" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Mirror.

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