Cryptic crossword clue
Books into Hades, not quite The Ritz perhaps? 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 plus 1 letter word HOTEL} –

H
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The straight part
We know that "The Ritz perhaps?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case the ritz perhaps? = hotel} –.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HOTEL} – mean?

HOTEL} – noun
  1. A large town house or mansion; a grand private residence, especially in France.
  2. An establishment that provides accommodation and other services for paying guests; normally larger than a guesthouse, and often one of a chain.
  3. A restaurant; any dining establishment.
  4. The letter H in the ICAO spelling alphabet.
  5. The larger red property in the game of Monopoly, in contradistinction to houses.
  6. The guest accommodation and dining section of a cruise ship.

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