Former lover ( Informal ) (3,5)

I believe the answer is:

old flame

(Other definitions for old flame that I've seen before include "Former lover" , "Ex-lover - the fire still burns" , "Ex" , "Someone once loved" , "Former partner" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and The Sun.

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