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In Svalbard, initially, outsiders may leave gloomy, badly-built huts (6)

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I believe the answer is:

igloos

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(Other definitions for igloos that I've seen before include "Ice houses for Eskimos" , "Housing" , "Ice homes for eskimos" , "Ice-houses for Inuits" , "Houses for Inuits" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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