Dilapidated dwellings are structures that have been neglected and are in a state of disrepair. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'SHACKS' and 'rattraps'. SHACKS are small, often temporary, dwellings that are usually made of wood or other materials that are not very durable. Rattraps are dwellings that are in such a state of disrepair that they are considered to be uninhabitable. Both of these terms describe dilapidated dwellings that have been neglected and are in need of repair.