Grouped together and tucked into bed (6)

I believe the answer is:

banded

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'grouped together' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are past participle verbs, I cannot see how one could define the other.

'and tucked into bed' is the wordplay.
'tucked into' indicates putting letters inside.
'and' going into 'bed' is 'BANDED'.

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

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