One may take it as a safe place (6)

I believe the answer is:

refuge

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'a safe place' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for refuge that I've seen before include "Place of safety" , "Shelter or protection from danger or trouble" , "The sort of shelter" , "Place of retreat, sanctuary" , "Safe haven" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail and The Guardian.

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