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Fellow leaves desert shelter (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lee

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'shelter' is the definition.
(as in lee side, the side sheltered from wind)

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(Other definitions for lee that I've seen before include "Protection" , "The sheltered side - of Cork's river?" , "Sheltered accommodation" , "Commander of the Confederate States Army in the American Civil War" , "Area sheltered from the wind" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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