____ Plaines, Illinois (3)

I believe the answer is:

des

(Other definitions for des that I've seen before include "and 9 Across: Former 'Countdown' host" , "- O'Connor, Br. singer" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today, The Star Tribune and the LA Times.

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