Lie right next to (4)

I believe the answer is:

abut

(Other definitions for abut that I've seen before include "Cease (from activity)" , "Be next door to" , "Neighbour" , "Meet" , "Touch (side of next building)" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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