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In a way, a place to stay (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

inn

'a place to stay' is the definition.
(type of pub with rooms for guests)

'in a way' is the wordplay.
'a way' becomes 'n' (Compass direction - North).
'in'+'n'='INN'

(Other definitions for inn that I've seen before include "It provides rest for the traveller" , "Roadhouse" , "Resting place" , "watering hole" , "place to eat, drink and sleep" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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