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What young often do in earnest — learn (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nestle

'what young often do' is the definition.
(eg a baby nestles in its mother's arms)

'in earnest learn' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'NESTLE' is hidden within 'earnest learn'.

(Other definitions for nestle that I've seen before include "Settle snugly (within)" , "Snuggle up, settle in comfortably" , "Lie safely" , "Swiss food and drink company" , "Press close and snugly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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