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Zip one takes home - after raise! - in cigarette packets (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fastening

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This might be a double definition.

'zip one takes home' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'raise in cigarette packets' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'after' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for fastening that I've seen before include "Securing device" , "Device that closes or secures" , "Tying" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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