Crossword Genius

Where there are hills and maybe snow at Land's End (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

downs

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'where there are hills' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun but the answer is a plural noun.

'maybe snow at land's end' is the wordplay.
'maybe' indicates anagramming the letters.
'at' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other) (I've seen this in other clues).
'end' indicates one should take the final letters.
The final letter of 'land' is 'd'.
'snow' with letters rearranged gives 'owns'.
'owns' put after 'd' is 'DOWNS'.

'and' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for downs that I've seen before include "Southern uplands" , "S. England chalk hills" , "Gently rolling hills" , "Drinks in one" , "Knocks over; drinks" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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.