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Romantic getaway? (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

elopement

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'romantic getaway?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for elopement that I've seen before include "Lovingly running off" , "making a bolt for it" , "Secret escape" , "aim of running mates" , "(Act of) running away to marry" .)

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