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Stuck in this place with tot running around (7)

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I believe the answer is:

adhered

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'stuck' is the definition.
('adhere' can be a synonym of 'stick')

'this place with tot running around' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'this place' could be 'here' (I've seen this in other clues) and 'here' is located in the answer.
'tot' could be 'add' (synonyms) and 'add' is present in the remaining letters.
No letters remain.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for adhered that I've seen before include "Stuck (to something)" , "Stuck to, remained loyal" , "Stuck; glued" , "Showed sticking power" , "Stuck - redhead (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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