Establish in a safe or comfortable position (8)

I believe the answer is:

ensconce

(Other definitions for ensconce that I've seen before include "Firmly establish" , "Establish (oneself in a comfortable safe place)" , "Nestle" , "Settle firmly" , "hide" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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