Crossword Genius

In real estate, just in case (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lest

'just in case' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'in real estate' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'LEST' is hidden within 'real estate'.

(Other definitions for lest that I've seen before include "In order not to, to avoid the risk that" , "For fear that; in order to prevent" , "For fear that (something should happen)" , "For fear that (something happens)" , "In case" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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