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Some operas, a blessing that could disappear? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

erasable

'that could disappear?' is the definition.
(something erasable can be made to disappear)

'some operas a blessing' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (some of the parts of the word are used).
'ERASABLE' is hidden within 'operas a blessing'.

(Other definitions for erasable that I've seen before include "Real base (anag.)" , "that can be effaced" , "with potential to be wiped out" , "Capable of obliteration" , "Temporary" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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