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Beat offer after vacation alfresco (7)

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I believe the answer is:

outdoor

'alfresco' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'beat offer after vacation' is the wordplay.
'beat' becomes 'outdo' (outdoing is a kind of beating).
'after vacation' suggests removing the centre (the inside letters must vacate).
'offer' with its middle taken out is 'or'.
'outdo'+'or'='OUTDOOR'

(Other definitions for outdoor that I've seen before include "Alfresco - sort of pursuits" , "This sport is not under a roof" , "not under cover" , "Located in the open air" , "healthy pursuits" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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