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Robin's home in run-down estate (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nest

'robin's home' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'in run-down estate' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'NEST' can be found hidden inside 'run down estate'.

(Other definitions for nest that I've seen before include "home for 22d [VIPERS]" , "Sent to bird's home" , "Snug retreat" , "Bird's house" , "Bird shelter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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