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Stop temper in place at risk (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

endanger

'place at risk' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'stop temper' is the wordplay.
'stop' becomes 'end' (synonyms).
'temper' becomes 'anger'.
'end'+'anger'='ENDANGER'

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for endanger that I've seen before include "Jeopardize" , "Threaten" , "Expose to injury or extinction" , "Put in jeopardy" , "Place into peril, jeopardise" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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