Hugh Laurie character, Stuart? (5)

I believe the answer is:

house

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'hugh laurie' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'character stuart?' is the wordplay.
'character' becomes 'h'.
'stuart?' becomes 'ouse' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'h'+'ouse'='HOUSE'

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(Other definitions for house that I've seen before include "Provide with shelter" , "Domestic building" , "Accommodate" , "Residence, dwelling" , "See 13" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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