Crossword Genius

Idiot seen in Kansas in odd places (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ass

'idiot' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'kansas in odd places' is the wordplay.
'in odd places' means one should take alternating letters (only odd-numbered letters).
The alternate letters of 'kansas' are 'ASS'.

'seen in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for ass that I've seen before include "Buffoon" , "sap" , "One easily had" , "Idiotic animal" , "Stupid fellow" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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