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What big cats may be, from a safe distance (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fed

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'what big cats may' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'from a safe distance' is the wordplay.
'from' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'FED' can be found hidden inside 'safe distance'.

'be' is the link.

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(Other definitions for fed that I've seen before include "Provided food for" , "Nourished" , "Banking authority" , "Provided courses" , "Given sustenance" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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