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Grips securely in hair? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

locks

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'grips securely' is the first definition.
(lock can mean to grip or grasp)

'hair?' is the second definition.
(locks can mean hair)

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for locks that I've seen before include "Canal features" , "Clusters of hair" , "raising devices for sailors" , "Secures; person's hair" , "Fastens - hair" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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