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Network has me next to mum (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mesh

'network' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'me next to mum' is the wordplay.
'next to' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'mum' becomes 'sh' (I've seen this in other clues).
'me'+'sh'='MESH'

'has' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for mesh that I've seen before include "Get engaged" , "Open fabric" , "Become entangled - become engaged" , "fit together" , "Crossed wires" .)

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