Squat in small enclosed space (5)

I believe the answer is:

cubby

This clue is a double definition.

'squat' is the first definition.
(both can mean short)

'small enclosed space' is the second definition.
(as in a cubbyhole)

'in' is the link.

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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