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Garden area quiet when the news comes on (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

patio

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'garden area' is the definition.
(part of a garden)

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(Other definitions for patio that I've seen before include "Exterior paved area" , "Paved area next to house" , "Paved eating area adjoining house" , "Hard surface" , "Spanish court" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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