Regret pub’s reportedly dilapidated buildings (5)

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ruins

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(Other definitions for ruins that I've seen before include "Damaged remains (of building)" , "Rubble" , "Derelict remains of building" , "Broken-down remnants" , "Spoils" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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