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Food
manufacturers
are
in
protected
position
(6)
Food manufacturers are in protected position (6)
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How the clue works
Here's one that works as a double definition, so there's no wordplay to untangle. Food manufacturers gives you the big name in the food business, and are in protected position gives you the verb meaning to settle snugly somewhere sheltered. The same word does both jobs.