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Drama writer's safe space (7)

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I believe the answer is:

playpen

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'safe space' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how one could define the other.

'drama writer's' is the wordplay.
'drama' becomes 'play' (synonyms).
'writer' becomes 'pen' (something which writes).
'play'+'pen'='PLAYPEN'

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(Other definitions for playpen that I've seen before include "device to capture the young" , "Nipper stuck here" , "Limited room for amusement" , "Portable enclosure for young-child" , "Portable enclosure for tots" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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