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Iranians belting out aria for the locals (4)

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inns

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'locals' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for inns that I've seen before include "travellers' accommodation" , "Old hostelries or pubs" , "Old-time hostelries" , "drinking haunts" , "Locals" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and The Irish Times.
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