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Secure as possible at the back of a cafe (4)

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I believe the answer is:

safe

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'secure' is the definition.
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'possible at the back of a cafe' is the wordplay.
'possible' becomes 'sa' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'at the back' indicates one should take the final letters.
The final letters of 'of cafe' are 'fe'.
'sa'+'fe'='SAFE'

'as' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for safe that I've seen before include "Metal box for storing valuables in" , "Protected from danger" , "Secure cupboard" , "Secure and protected" , "Unharmed" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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