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Becoming firmly fixed (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lodging

(Other definitions for lodging that I've seen before include "For security, giving up" , "Accomodation" , "Putting on deposit" , "Place to stay" , "Living in digs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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