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Another time in the north (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

then

'another time' is the definition.

'the north' is the wordplay.
'north' becomes 'n' ('N' can be a synonym of 'north').
'the'+'n'='THEN'

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for then that I've seen before include "Subsequently - previously" , "Once upon a time" , "soon?" , "Consequently" , "At that time; next" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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