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Segment of potential home for camper (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tent

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'camper' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'segment of potential home' is the wordplay.
'segment of' indicates a hidden word (I've seen this in other clues).
'TENT' is hidden within 'potential home'.

'for' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for tent that I've seen before include "Temporary accommodation" , "Cloth shelter" , "Camping accommodation" , "Portable shelter for camper" , "Marquee" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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