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Fastening second snare (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

strap

'fastening' is the definition.

'second snare' is the wordplay.
'second' becomes 's' (common abbreviation).
'snare' becomes 'trap' (synonyms).
's'+'trap'='STRAP'

(Other definitions for strap that I've seen before include "Shoulder band" , "Fasten; punishment" , "Parts (anag.)" , "Secure" , "Belt; leather strip" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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