Helots smashed up lodging-place (6)

I believe the answer is:

hostel

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'up lodging-place' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'helots smashed' is the wordplay.
'smashed' indicates an anagram.
'helots' anagrammed gives 'HOSTEL'.

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(Other definitions for hostel that I've seen before include "Inexpensive lodging house" , "Inexpensive accommodation as for back-packers" , "Cheap accommodation for travellers" , "Cheap lodging house for hikers" , "Temporary lodging" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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