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Figure out a way to obtain protection in the home (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fireguard

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'protection in the home' is the definition.
'fireguard' can be an answer for 'protection' (fireguard is a kind of protection). I'm not sure about the 'in the home' bit.

'figure out a way' is the wordplay.
'out' indicates anagramming the letters (out can mean wrong or inaccurate).
'way' becomes 'rd' (short for road).
'figure' anagrammed gives 'firegu'.
'firegu'+'a'+'rd'='FIREGUARD'

'to obtain' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for fireguard that I've seen before include "Safety measure" , "protective device" , "Screen in front of grate" , "Hearth screen" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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