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Home established by a Pole (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nest

'home' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'established by a pole' is the wordplay.
'established' becomes 'est' (I've seen this in other clues).
'by' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'a pole' becomes 'n' (**).
'est' after 'n' is 'NEST'.

(Other definitions for nest that I've seen before include "Roost" , "Structure for laying eggs" , "Snug retreat" , "Accommodation for hobby, say" , "Cosy place" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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