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Something stuck in a good way? (3)

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I believe the answer is:

pin

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'something stuck' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'good way?' is the wordplay.
'good' becomes 'pi' (old-fashioned term for pious).
'way?' becomes 'n' (Compass direction - North).
'pi'+'n'='PIN'

'in a' is the link.

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(Other definitions for pin that I've seen before include "Stick with flag placed in golf hole" , "Small pointed metal fastener" , "Fasten; a security code" , "Small brooch; skittle" , "Flagged stick placed in golf hole" .)

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