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Explode the mirage of secluded abode (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hermitage

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'secluded abode' is the definition.
'hermitage' can be an answer for 'abode' (hermitage is a kind of abode). I am not certain of the 'secluded' bit.

'explode the mirage' is the wordplay.
'explode' indicates anagramming the letters.
'the'+'mirage'='themirage'
'themirage' anagrammed gives 'HERMITAGE'.

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for hermitage that I've seen before include "art museum" , "Home of a recluse" , "Recluse's abode" , "accommodation for one" , "Secluded retreat" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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