Remain attached, hold fast (5)

I believe the answer is:

cling

(Other definitions for cling that I've seen before include "act like limpets" , "fast" , "Grasp urgently" , "Be emotionally over-dependent" , "Keep hold" .)

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

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