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Fasten nightie? Nowhere near! (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tie

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'fasten' is the definition.
(tying is a kind of fastening)

'nightie? nowhere near' is the wordplay.
'TIE' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for tie that I've seen before include "Bond > girl wearing this? Unlikely" , "Drawn score" , "Level result" , "Neck attire" , "Fasten; draw" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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