It can follow open or house (4)

I believe the answer is:

seat

(Other definitions for seat that I've seen before include "Chair - bottom" , "Box ---, position of advantage" , "Settle in" , "Behind" , "Eg, chair, stool" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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