The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DOSSHOUSE
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The straight part
We know that "a cheap lodge" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a cheap lodge = dosshouse.The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions
DOSSHOUSE noun- A cheap inn; a flophouse.