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Unacceptable to allow opening (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

outlet

'opening' is the definition.
(I know that outlet is a type of opening)

'unacceptable to allow' is the wordplay.
'unacceptable' becomes 'out' (out can mean incorrect or inappropriate).
'to allow' becomes 'let' ('let' can be a synonym of 'allow').
'out'+'let'='OUTLET'

(Other definitions for outlet that I've seen before include "Point where goods are sold" , "Way of release" , "Retail point" , "River mouth; shop" , "Opening, vent." .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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