The Clue
Runs to a J.P. (6 letter answer)
The Answer
ELOPES
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Notes
The answer ELOPES is uncommon, appearing about once every 400 puzzles.
Related Clues
Decamps
Bolts together
Decamps for romance
Flees to a J.P.
Flees to wed
Marries in haste
Marries on the run
Runs to become one
Runs off
Runs off (with)
Skips off (with)
Avoids a big wedding
Bonds after splitting
Emulates Romeo and Juliet
Flies the united way?
Gets hitched in haste
Goes to Gretna Green
Makes a romantic flight
Sneaks off to wed
Splits with one's beloved
Ties a running knot?
Eschews nuptial formalities, say
Leaps, like many a lover
Proceeds sans parental consent
Runs away, à la Jessica
Runs off, as Romeo with Juliet
Saves Dad the nuptial costs
Ties a no-frills knot?
Skips the rite stuff?
Skips the dos before the I do's?
Definition
ELOPE as a verb:
1. (elope, run off) = run away secretly with one's beloved; "The young couple eloped and got married in Las Vegas"