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Better protected from untoward fears (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

safer

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'better protected' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'untoward fears' is the wordplay.
'fears' anagrams to 'SAFER'.
But, I am not clear how this is indicated.

'from' is the link.

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(Other definitions for safer that I've seen before include "Less risky" , "more conservative" , "More secure" , "Less adventurous" , "Less endangered" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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