Crossword Genius

Place using Enigma regularly during war? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

weimar

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'place' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'enigma regularly during war?' is the wordplay.
'regularly' indicates alternate letters (regularly take one letter, leave next etc.).
'during' indicates putting letters inside.
The alternate letters of 'enigma' are 'eim'.
'eim' inserted into 'war' is 'WEIMAR'.

'using' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for weimar that I've seen before include "German town associated with Goethe, Liszt and Schiller" , "13 [THIRD REICH] 's predecessor" , "City of Germany" , "German city associated with Liszt and Goethe" , "German republic until 1933" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.