Near the NW area's constituents – or the Potteries? (11)
I believe the answer is:
earthenware
'or the potteries?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'near the nw area's constituents' is the wordplay.
'constituents' says the answer is hidden in the clue (I've seen 'constituent' mean this).
'EARTHENWARE' can be found hidden inside 'near the nw area'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for earthenware that I've seen before include "Pottery made of fired clay" , "Vessels made of baked clay" , "Terracotta" , "Pots etc" , "articles fired" .)