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Chute surrounding outbuilding (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hut

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'outbuilding' is the definition.
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'chute surrounding' is the wordplay.
'HUT' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for hut that I've seen before include "Small crude dwelling" , "Small shed for storing, say, garden tools" , "Simple dwelling" , "Small crudely-built shelter" , "Shanty" .)

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