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Force Ten gale? That's exquisite! (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

elegant

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

'force ten gale?' is the wordplay.
'force' indicates anagramming the letters (letters must be forced into a new order).
'ten'+'gale'='tengale'
'tengale' is an anagram of 'ELEGANT'.

'that's' is the link.

(Other definitions for elegant that I've seen before include "Attractive and graceful or stylish" , "Handsome" , "Cleverly simple" , "Well-turned" , "Refined and dignified in appearance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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