The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word INSULA
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The straight part
We know that "Roman house" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case roman house = insula.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does INSULA mean?
INSULA noun- A block of buildings in a Roman town.
- A structure of the human brain located within the lateral sulcus.