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The distance to the mountains (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

range

This clue is a double definition.

'the distance' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'the mountains' is the second definition.
(range of mountains)

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for range that I've seen before include "Mountain stretch" , "Kitchen gadget" , "sight" , "Compass - scope" , "Old song: ''Home on the . . . . .''" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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