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Cash box is guarded (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

safe

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This could be a double definition.

'cash box' is the first definition.
'safe' can be an answer for 'box' (safe is a kind of box). I'm not certain of the 'cash' bit.

'is guarded' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

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(Other definitions for safe that I've seen before include "Protected from danger" , "Metal box for security" , "Harmless" , "Uninjured; excellent; lockable cabinet" , "Uninjured, secure" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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