Locks in a lion's den (4)

I believe the answer is:

mane

(Other definitions for mane that I've seen before include "Hair (of lion)" , "Long shaggy hair" , "Animal neck-hair" , "Long flowing hair" , "Neck hair of an animal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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