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I believe the answer is:

crypt

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'vault' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for crypt that I've seen before include "Church basement" , "Underground church vault" , "Undeground room" , "Underground cell" , "Tomb" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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