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Protect from impact (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cushion

(Other definitions for cushion that I've seen before include "Edge of billiard table" , "Soft pad, of feathers say" , "Buffer" , "Padded pillow" , "Piece of padding" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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