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Some bees tremble without wings (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hive

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'some bees tremble without wings' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'tremble without wings' is the wordplay.
'tremble' becomes 'shiver' (synonyms).
'without wings' indicates the central letters (the letters on the edges might be called wings).
The centre of 'shiver' is 'HIVE'.

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(Other definitions for hive that I've seen before include "Apiary abode" , "Bees' nest" , "Bee colony" , "Colony of bees" , "store" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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