Cryptic crossword clue
Laid-up lexicographer’s apartment? 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DUPLEX

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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What does DUPLEX mean?

DUPLEX noun
  1. A house made up of two dwelling units.
  2. A cancellation combining a numerical cancellation with a second mark showing time, date, and place of posting.
  3. A throwing motion where two balls are thrown with one hand at the same time.
  4. A double-stranded polynucleotide.
  5. A system of multiple thrust faults bounded above and below by a roof thrust and floor thrust.
DUPLEX verb
  1. To make duplex.
  2. To make into a duplex.
  3. (juggling) To make a series of duplex throws.
DUPLEX adjective
  1. Double, made up of two parts.
  2. Bidirectional (in two directions).
  3. Having horizons with contrasting textures.

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