Assimilate — shelter — hoodwink (4,2)

I believe the answer is:

take in

(Other definitions for take in that I've seen before include "Register (information)" , "Deceive (someone)" , "contract" , "Provide with shelter, or delude" , "Shelter - hoodwink" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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