The nearest planet to the sun in our solar system (7)

I believe the answer is:

mercury

(Other definitions for mercury that I've seen before include "One associated with Queen" , "one in distant orbit?" , "Element, symbol Hg" , "Planet next to the sun" , "Planet - rising with temperature?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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