What does the cryptic crossword clue "Races through the smallest room in house (5)" mean?

The definition is "house". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). TT (synonym="Tourist Trophy – races") in LOO (synonym="smallest room") = LOTTO; definition: "house" The answer is LOTTO.

Races through the smallest room in house (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28912 | 22 Down | 2022-11-11 flower

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