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Unusual for a clef to get lost (5,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

clear off

'get lost' is the definition.
(both can mean go away)

'unusual for a clef' is the wordplay.
'unusual' indicates an anagram.
'for'+'a'+'clef'='foraclef'
'foraclef' is an anagram of 'CLEAR OFF'.

'to' is the link.

(Other definitions for clear off that I've seen before include "Get lost!" , "Leave" , "Begone (colloq.)" , "Go away - transparently" , "Run along!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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