Talisman gives a stubborn fellow time (6)

I believe the answer is:

amulet

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'talisman' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'a stubborn fellow time' is the wordplay.
'stubborn fellow' becomes 'mule' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'time' becomes 't' (abbreviation).
'a'+'mule'+'t'='AMULET'

'gives' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for amulet that I've seen before include "Protective jewellery" , "Protective ornament" , "Protective trinket" , "Lucky charm, talisman" , "Mascot" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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