Unnatural accommodation units? (5)

I believe the answer is:

flats

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'accommodation units?' is the definition.

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(Other definitions for flats that I've seen before include "Apartments" , "As opposed to sharps?" , "Punctures" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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