Sancho Panza's flight (3)

I believe the answer is:

hop

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'flight' is the definition.
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'sancho panza's' is the wordplay.
'HOP' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am uncertain how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for hop that I've seen before include "'..., step and jump (3)'" , "Jump lightly" , "It's used in brewing" , "Leap on one leg" , "Dried flower; jump" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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