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Nearly all of them admit empty domicile is quite humble (6)

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I believe the answer is:

modest

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'humble' is the definition.
(associated in meaning)

'nearly all of them admit' is the wordplay.
'nearly all' becomes 'most' (I've seen this in another clue).
'of them' becomes 'de' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'admit' indicates putting letters inside.
'most' enclosing 'de' is 'MODEST'.

'empty domicile is quite' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for modest that I've seen before include "Having a humble opinion of oneself" , "self-effacing" , "Not vain, rather shy" , "Native of Vienna" , "Not having or showing pride" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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