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Ruined lodge looked at longingly (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ogled

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'looked at longingly' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'ruined lodge' is the wordplay.
'ruined' indicates anagramming the letters.
'lodge' with letters rearranged gives 'OGLED'.

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(Other definitions for ogled that I've seen before include "Looked at lecherously" , "Looked at with amorous intentions" , "Eyed in a lascivious manner" , "Eyed lustfully" , "Stared at" .)

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