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The end of Spain? It's delicate (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

elfin

'delicate' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for elfin that I've seen before include "Small and delicate like fairy" , "Small, delicately-framed" , "Like a tiny fairy" , "Small, delicate, mischievous and attractive" , "Describing Santa's helpers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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