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Scattered about near the borders in the west (6)

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strewn

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(Other definitions for strewn that I've seen before include "Spread untidily" , "Spread everywhere" , "Scattered about like autumn leaves" , "Scattered loosely" , "Broadcast" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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