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Deaf Ghanaian safeguards sheepskin coat (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

afghan

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'sheepskin coat' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'deaf ghanaian safeguards' is the wordplay.
'AFGHAN' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am not sure how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for afghan that I've seen before include "Asian - hound" , "language" , "Eg, native of Kabul; blanket, shawl" , "Nationality of citizen of Kabul" , "Type of hunting dog" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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