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Boy holding map in Finnish parts (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lapland

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'finnish parts' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both locations as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'boy holding map' is the wordplay.
'boy' becomes 'lad' (informal term for boy).
'holding' is an insertion indicator.
'map' becomes 'plan' (I've seen this before).
'lad' going around 'plan' is 'LAPLAND'.

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for lapland that I've seen before include "Arctic region" , "Finnish province" , "Santa's home" , "part of Europe" , "Santa's location other than at Christmas?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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