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A local house (3)

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I believe the answer is:

pub

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This could be a double definition.

'a local' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'house' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for pub that I've seen before include "A familiar hostelry" , "Inn, tavern" , "The humble local tavern" , "Inn, hostelry" , "Inn, bar" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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