Helot rebuilt lodging-house (5)

I believe the answer is:

hotel

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'lodging-house' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'helot rebuilt' is the wordplay.
'rebuilt' is an anagram indicator.
'helot' is an anagram of 'HOTEL'.

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(Other definitions for hotel that I've seen before include "A modern inn" , "Holiday venue" , "Letter of the alphabet" , "The Dorchester, say" , "Accommodation building" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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