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Part of humble Antony's humble abode (4-2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lean-to

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'abode' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'part of humble antony's humble' is the wordplay.
'part of' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'LEAN-TO' can be found hidden inside 'humble antony humble'.

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(Other definitions for lean-to that I've seen before include "Building propped against the wall of another" , "Small building resting on side of larger one" , "Shed built onto house" , "Structure whose roof has only one slope" , "greenhouse, perhaps" .)

I've seen this clue in The Everyman puzzle in The Observer.
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