Crossword Genius

Went up to some bodega in edifice (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gained

'went up' is the definition.
(gaining is a kind of going up)

'some bodega in edifice' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some of the parts of the word are used).
'GAINED' is hidden in the letters of 'bodega in edifice'.

'to' is the link.

(Other definitions for gained that I've seen before include "Augmented or expanded" , "Made profit or made progress" , "Made a profit, acquired" , "Attained, earned" , "Earned or increased" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.
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