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Indian region not quite attaining target (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

goa

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'indian region' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for goa that I've seen before include "Indian resort" , "Former Portuguese colony on the west coast of India" , "Indian island state" , "State on west coast of India" , "Indian district" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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