Locate a vestige concealed under the roof (5)

I believe the answer is:

eaves

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'roof' is the definition.
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'locate a vestige concealed' is the wordplay.
'concealed' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'EAVES' can be found hidden inside 'locate a vestige'.

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(Other definitions for eaves that I've seen before include "Overhanging edge of roof" , "Section of roof" , "Roof projection" , "Anything projecting" , "parts of housetops" .)

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

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