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Wherein high living involves a cheap rent? (5)

Ross

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attic

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'wherein high' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for attic that I've seen before include "Dusty room" , "Greek - garret" , "Small room at the top" , "from Greece" , "Top apartment" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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