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Left atmosphere in burrow (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lair

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

'left atmosphere' is the wordplay.
'left' becomes 'l' (common abbreviation).
'atmosphere' becomes 'air' (synonyms).
'l'+'air'='LAIR'

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for lair that I've seen before include "Study" , "Den of a wild animal" , "mire where he lives" , "beastly retreat" , "Place to hide" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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