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Small housing market is somewhat cheap? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tinselly

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'somewhat cheap?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'small housing market' is the wordplay.
'small' becomes 'tiny' (similar in meaning).
'housing' is an insertion indicator.
'market' becomes 'sell' (I've seen this in another clue).
'tiny' going around 'sell' is 'TINSELLY'.

'is' is the link.

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(Other definitions for tinselly that I've seen before include "Like gaudy present" , "like glitzy decorations" , "Showy" , "just for show?" , "Showily presented" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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