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Cosy home in north-eastern street (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nest

'cosy home' is the definition.

'north-eastern street' is the wordplay.
'north eastern' becomes 'NE' (abbreviation).
'street' becomes 'st' (abbreviation).
'ne'+'st'='NEST'

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for nest that I've seen before include "Rook's residence?" , "Snug retreat" , "Robin's home" , "Bird's retreat" , "Home for a flier" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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