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Seeks zoom lens to snap area imposing restrictions (9,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

smokeless zone

'area imposing restrictions' is the definition.

'seeks zoom lens to snap' is the wordplay.
'to snap' is an anagram indicator.
'seeks'+'zoom'+'lens'='seekszoomlens'
'seekszoomlens' with letters rearranged gives 'SMOKELESS ZONE'.

(Other definitions for smokeless zone that I've seen before include "Restricted area for some types of fuel" , "where fogging is less likely to occur" , "Area in which pollution is controlled" , "not good for the kipper house?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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