Strip in wide privet (7)

I believe the answer is:

deprive

'strip' is the definition.
(I know that strip can be written as deprive)

'in wide privet' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'DEPRIVE' is hidden within 'wide privet'.

(Other definitions for deprive that I've seen before include "Debar from enjoyment" , "Prevent (someone) from having" , "Withhold - divest" , "Take away from, prevent from enjoying" , "Dispossess (someone of something)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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