Secret spot for a secret plot (4)

I believe the answer is:

lair

(Other definitions for lair that I've seen before include "Wild animal's place of refuge" , "Hideaway, den" , "Secret base" , "Wild animal's retreat" , "Study" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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