When uninhibited, Helga tends to entrance (4)

I believe the answer is:

gate

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'entrance' is the definition.
(type of entrance)

'when uninhibited helga tends' is the wordplay.
'GATE' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for gate that I've seen before include "Means of entry" , "Entrance; street" , "Attendance; entrance" , "Box office take" , "Entrance to a Dublin theatre" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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