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Where there was no room - in the North (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

inn

'where there was no room' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'in the north' is the wordplay.
'the north' becomes 'N' (abbreviation).
'in'+'n'='INN'

(Other definitions for inn that I've seen before include "Resting place" , "Tavern with lodgings" , "Commercial premises" , "bar" , "Small hotel or country pub" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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