Crossword Genius

Waste Home Counties salary? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sewage

'waste' is the definition.
(sewage is a kind of waste)

'home counties salary?' is the wordplay.
'home counties' becomes 'SE' (Home Counties in the South East of England).
'salary?' becomes 'wage' (synonyms).
'se'+'wage'='SEWAGE'

(Other definitions for sewage that I've seen before include "Waste matter carried away in drains" , "Liquid waste" , "Waste water, etc" , "Drained waste" , "Waste flowing in pipes" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.