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Keep close to a walking companion? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stick

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'keep' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for stick that I've seen before include "heavy criticism" , "Join firm" , "Baton; gum" , "Gear lever; adhere" , "School punishment once" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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