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Rescue rope (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lifeline

(Other definitions for lifeline that I've seen before include "Essential support (read by palmists?)" , "in the palm of one's hand" , "vital means of communication" , "Vital safeguard" , "Vital support?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun and the Family Time.
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