Crossword Genius

Is Shakespearean king back in the country? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

israel

'country?' is the definition.
(Israel is an example)

'is shakespearean king back' is the wordplay.
'shakespearean king' becomes 'lear' (I've seen this before).
'back' is a reversal indicator.
'lear' written backwards gives 'rael'.
'is'+'rael'='ISRAEL'

'in the' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for israel that I've seen before include "Ale, sir, can be found in the country" , "Mediterranean republic" , "Middle Eastern state" , "Serial about middle east country" , "Lear is to be found in this state" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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