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Hold so as to protect young rocker (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cradle

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This clue could be a double definition.

'hold so as' is the first definition.
'cradle' can be an answer for 'hold' (cradling is a kind of holding). I'm not sure about the 'so as' bit.

'protect young rocker' is the second definition.
'cradle' can be an answer for 'protect' (I've seen this in another clue). I'm unsure of the 'young rocker' bit.

'to' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for cradle that I've seen before include "Baby's bed" , "'When the bough breaks, the . . . . . . will fall'" , "Rocking cot" , "Hold gently and protectively" , "The hand that rocks it rules the world, they say" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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