Rods forming a cage (4)

I believe the answer is:

bars

(Other definitions for bars that I've seen before include "Watering holes - units in musical scores" , "Excludes; sandbanks" , "Drinking establishments" , "Obstacles" , "Prohibits; pubs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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