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Caught - as toe may be? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nailed

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(Other definitions for nailed that I've seen before include "Fixed with a pin" , "Fixed; lead in (anag.)" , "Fastened securely with a pointed piece of metal" , "Firmly attached -- arrested" , "Firmly fixed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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