Warm and well-protected (4)

I believe the answer is:

snug

(Other definitions for snug that I've seen before include "Close-fitting and cosy" , "Bar-parlour" , "joiner" , "Comfortable with guns" , "Comfy and cosy like bug in rug" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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