Characters in right scrape make a quick getaway (7)

I believe the answer is:

scarper

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'characters in right scrape make a quick getaway' is the definition.
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'characters in right scrape' is the wordplay.
'characters in' indicates anagramming the letters.
'right' becomes 'r' (common abbreviation).
'r'+'scrape'='rscrape'
'rscrape' with letters rearranged gives 'SCARPER'.

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(Other definitions for scarper that I've seen before include "Run away (colloq.)" , "bolt" , "Vamoose" , "Hightail it, cut and run" , "Damage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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