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Pleasant youth’s bottom pinched in recess (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

niche

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'recess' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for niche that I've seen before include "Small recess or cranny" , "Particularly well suited position" , "Special location" , "Recess in wall for statue" , "Cosy spot" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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