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Room around receptacle (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cabin

'room' is the definition.
(cabin is a kind of room)

'around receptacle' is the wordplay.
'around' becomes 'ca' (circa).
'receptacle' becomes 'bin' (I've seen this in another clue).
'ca'+'bin'='CABIN'

(Other definitions for cabin that I've seen before include "Wooden shack" , "place on board" , "Chalet" , "Small wooden shelter" , "Room on board ship" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Daily Express.
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