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Fix that a late don might be in? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cement

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'fix' is the definition.
(I know that cement is a type of fix)

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(Other definitions for cement that I've seen before include "binder" , "Building material to bind things" , "Stick together - substance used by a builder" , "material for bonding" , "Bind firmly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times.
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