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Rest going back in custody at station (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stay

'rest' is the definition.
('stay' can be a synonym of 'rest')

'going back in custody at station' is the wordplay.
'going back' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'yats' is hidden in the letters of 'custody at station'.
'yats' in reverse letter order is 'STAY'.

(Other definitions for stay that I've seen before include "Reside" , "Visit (for the night)" , "Don't go!" , "hang about" , "Supporting rod" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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