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Neat sort of room? (4)

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I believe the answer is:

ante

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'room?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.

'neat sort' is the wordplay.
'sort' indicates anagramming the letters.
'neat' with letters rearranged gives 'ANTE'.

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "expected from stake" , "Poker pot starter" , "advance payment" , "Opening bet" , "Stake, bet" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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