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Quiet, back in tunnel (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

shaft

'tunnel' is the definition.
(I know that shaft is a type of tunnel)

'quiet back' is the wordplay.
'quiet' becomes 'sh' (both can be said to tell someone to be quiet).
'back' becomes 'aft' (associated in meaning).
'sh'+'aft'='SHAFT'

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for shaft that I've seen before include "Mine access; handle" , "Arrow part" , "Stem, handle; (light) ray" , "Ray (of light), access to mine" , "Vertical excavation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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