Secret place of seclusion (4)

I believe the answer is:

lair

(Other definitions for lair that I've seen before include "Waylay" , "animal refuge" , "Place to hide" , "Place of seclusion (informal)" , "Hideaway, den" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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