Distressed sir leaves artistic storage area (5)
I believe the answer is:
attic
This could be a double definition.
'distressed sir' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.
'artistic storage area' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?
'leaves' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for attic that I've seen before include "of Greek region" , "Small room at the top" , "Dusty room" , "Ancient Greek; loft" , "where high-ups are found?" .)