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The region of Albert Square, as on TV (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

area

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'the region' is the definition.
('area' can be a synonym of 'region')

'albert square as on tv' is the wordplay.
'AREA' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am not sure how this is indicated.

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for area that I've seen before include "Extent of a two-dimensional surface" , "Space for a specific purpose, say picnic" , "Extent of a 2-dimensional surface" , "District; plot" , "Region; extent of a surface" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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