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Litter on crossing in town (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bedford

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'town' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'litter on crossing' is the wordplay.
'litter on' becomes 'bed' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'crossing' becomes 'ford' (synonyms).
'bed'+'ford'='BEDFORD'

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for bedford that I've seen before include "County town to north of London" , "English county town" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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