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Wherein some early Latin recalled? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

italy

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'wherein some early latin recalled?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'some early latin recalled?' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (some of the parts of the word are used).
'recalled?' shows that the letters should be reversed in order (to recall can mean to bring something back).
'ylati' can be found hidden inside 'early latin'.
'ylati' written backwards gives 'ITALY'.

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(Other definitions for italy that I've seen before include "Country shaped like a boot" , "Laity (anag.)" , "Europe's boot, home to the Mafia" , "Rome is its capital" , "Country of southern Europe" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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