Drain cover (5)

I believe the answer is:

grate

(Other definitions for grate that I've seen before include "Reduce to small shreds" , "Firebasket" , "Shred - jar" , "Fireplace recess; rasp" , "Grind (teeth)" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate and The Telegraph.

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