Protection for stripped easy lump (6)

I believe the answer is:

asylum

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'protection' is the definition.
(I have seen 'Political protection' mean 'asylum' so perhaps 'protection' could also mean 'asylum')

'stripped easy lump' is the wordplay.
'ASYLUM' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I'm not sure how the hidden word is indicated.

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for asylum that I've seen before include "A shelter from danger or hardship" , "Harbour" , "find sanctuary there" , "Institution for care of the insane" , "Madhouse" .)

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

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