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Incompletely strive to fix things! (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rivet

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'fix things' is the definition.
'rivet' can be an answer for 'fix' (riveting is a kind of fixing). I am not certain of the 'things' bit.

'incompletely strive to' is the wordplay.
'RIVET' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am not sure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for rivet that I've seen before include "Metal fastening pin" , "Captivate" , "Completely engross; pin" , "Fasten with metal pins - enthral" , "join securely" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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