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Rake in pine shed close to conservatory (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

earn

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'rake in' is the definition.
(as in raking in money)

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(Other definitions for earn that I've seen before include "Make - merit" , "Obtain (money) in return for labour or services" , "Bring home" , "Take home" , "Secure" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
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