It's often preceded by "safe," redundantly (5)

I believe the answer is:

haven

(Other definitions for haven that I've seen before include "Safe refuge" , "Harbour - shelter" , "Harbour, small port" , "Safe harbour" , "Shelter (for ships)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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