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A little house, locally (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pub

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This clue could be a double definition.

'a little' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

'house locally' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for pub that I've seen before include "A familiar hostelry" , "Alehouse" , "Place to drink" , "free house?" , "Slug and Lettuce, perhaps" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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