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In June the rates will be lower (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nether

'be lower' is the definition.
(as in nether regions)

'in june the rates' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'NETHER' can be found hidden inside 'june the rates'.

'will' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for nether that I've seen before include "inferior" , "Underground" , "Lower in position" , "These regions are beneath" , "North European country" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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