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The deep — place for many catches? (8)

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outfield

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'the deep' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for outfield that I've seen before include "Area furthest from the stumps" , "Part of pitch furthest from wicket" , "Distant region of cricket ground" , "Area away from the wicket" .)

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