Body of troops guarding a town (8)

I believe the answer is:

garrison

(Other definitions for garrison that I've seen before include "Military base" , "Old stuff" , "Provide (place) with troops for defence" , "Fortified military post" , "Troops stationed in a town or fortress" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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