Very happy to be connected, right away (6)

I believe the answer is:

elated

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

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for elated that I've seen before include "Blissful" , "Overjoyed, in high spirits" , "Feeling overjoyed and happy" , "Intensely happy" , "Overjoyed, really delighted" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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