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Dry, exposed rock in area (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sector

'area' is the definition.
(sector is a kind of area)

'dry exposed rock' is the wordplay.
'dry' becomes 'sec' (similar in meaning).
'exposed rock' becomes 'tor'.
'sec'+'tor'='SECTOR'

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for sector that I've seen before include "region" , "Division of a nation's economy" , "Escort in zone" , "Area covered by corset" , "Distinct area or portion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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