Shaded housing for the elderly (9)
I believe the answer is:
sheltered
This could be a double definition.
'shaded housing' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are past participle verbs, I cannot see how one could define the other.
'elderly' is the second definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Maybe you can see an association between them that I can't see?
'for the' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for sheltered that I've seen before include "Safely tucked away" , "Hidden" , "Covered" , "safe from the elements" , "Protected or shielded" .)