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In one part of England, it's a 'plus' (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

and

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'a plus' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'in one part of england' is the wordplay.
'AND' is hidden within the letters.
But, I'm not sure how this is indicated.

'it's' is the link.

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(Other definitions for and that I've seen before include "moreover" , "it needs wholly positive input for positive result" , "Together with" , "A very common conjunction" , "Joiner or dandies" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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