Crook's not in residence (5)

I believe the answer is:

villa

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'residence' is the definition.
(I know that villa is a type of villa)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for villa that I've seen before include "Country residence" , "Ancient Roman's country house" , "Detached house" , "Roman or suburban house" , "See 3" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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