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Empty terminals around diametrically opposite points (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

antipodes

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'empty terminals' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

'around diametrically opposite points' is the wordplay.
'around' indicates putting letters inside.
'diametrically' becomes 'pod' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'opposite' becomes 'anti'.
'points' becomes 'Es' (two compass points).
'anti'+'es'='anties'
'pod' going within 'anties' is 'ANTIPODES'.

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(Other definitions for antipodes that I've seen before include "Exact opposites" , "Do panties (anag.)" , "home for Anzacs" , "Diametrically opposite location" , "Australia and New Zealand, to Britain" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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