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Lois ran to the depository (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

silo

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'the depository' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'lois ran' is the wordplay.
'ran' is an anagram indicator (letters have run around).
'lois' anagrammed gives 'SILO'.

'to' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for silo that I've seen before include "Grain container for oils" , "Storage unit for animal feed" , "Storage space for fodder" , "Farm tower" , "Missile launcher; farm store" .)

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