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Obtains a sort of a fortified place (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bastion

'a fortified place' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'obtains a sort' is the wordplay.
'a sort' is an anagram indicator.
'obtains' anagrammed gives 'BASTION'.

'of' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for bastion that I've seen before include "staunch supporter" , "that's fortified" , "Strong defender" , "Fortified place near hostile territory" , "fortress" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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