Cryptic crossword clue
Safeguard Poles in English river 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ENSURE

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What does ENSURE mean?

ENSURE verb
  1. To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.
  2. To make sure or certain of something (usually some future event or condition).

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