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A low place in the country (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dell

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This clue might be a double definition.

'a low place' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.

'country' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.

'in the' is the link.

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(Other definitions for dell that I've seen before include "Deep hollow or small valley" , "Farmer's place, in song" , "Manufacturer that relies heavily on Silicon" , "Dingley - - , ('Pickwick Papers')" , "Small wooded hollow or valley" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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