Safe but dull (7)

I believe the answer is:

anodyne

(Other definitions for anodyne that I've seen before include "A drug that relieves pain" , "Inoffensive, rather dull" , "lacking inspiration" , "Bland and inoffensive" , "Harmless, bland" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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