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Derelict adobe house (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

abode

'house' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'derelict adobe' is the wordplay.
'derelict' is an anagram indicator (a derelict or broken spelling).
'adobe' with letters rearranged gives 'ABODE'.

(Other definitions for abode that I've seen before include "Dwelling, residence" , "stay" , "House made of adobe" , "Home or domicile" , "Place of residence" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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