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Shaded housing for the elderly (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sheltered

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This might be a double definition.

'shaded housing' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are past participle verbs, I cannot see how they can define each other.

'elderly' is the second definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'for the' is the link.

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(Other definitions for sheltered that I've seen before include "Safely tucked away" , "Hidden" , "Covered" , "safe from the elements" , "Protected or shielded" .)

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