Criticisms of one's lodgings? (4)

I believe the answer is:

digs

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'lodgings?' is the definition.
('digs' can be a synonym of 'lodgings')

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for digs that I've seen before include "Nasty cracks" , "Archaeological excavations" , "mines" , "Turns up with spade" , "Lodgings - snide remarks" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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