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Large landed properties in European countries (7)

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I believe the answer is:

estates

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'large landed properties' is the definition.
'estates' can be an answer for 'properties' (estate is a kind of property). I'm unsure of the 'large landed' bit.

'european countries' is the wordplay.
'european' becomes 'E' (abbreviation e.g. EU).
'countries' becomes 'states' ('state' can be a synonym of 'country').
'e'+'states'='ESTATES'

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for estates that I've seen before include "Extensive landed properties" , "Country properties" , "Large cars" , "Cars with rear doors" , "residential areas" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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