Sheltered part or side (3)

I believe the answer is:

lee

(Other definitions for lee that I've seen before include "The sheltered side - of Cork's river?" , "Sheltered from the wind in Cork, perhaps" , "Protection" , "Robert E. - - , US hero" , "actor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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