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A dopey dwelling? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

joint

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'a dopey dwelling?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for joint that I've seen before include "Hip maybe" , "Piece of meat for roasting" , "eg Knee" , "Structure by which bones are fitted together" , "Hip, e.g." .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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