Former region of England: South American goes over it Crossword Clue

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SUSSEX

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

In today's crossword puzzle, the clue "Former region of England: South American goes over it" leads us to the answer "SUSSEX." Here's why this clue corresponds to the answer:

  1. Former region of England: SUSSEX is a historic county in England that was formerly an independent kingdom during the Anglo-Saxon period. It is known for its rich history and cultural heritage.
  2. South American goes over it: In cryptic crosswords, "over" often indicates a reversal. Here, "South American" refers to the letters S, A, representing the continent and when these go "over" or reverse, we get the letters S, A in the reverse order, forming "SUS." This part of the clue hints at the first part of the answer.
  3. Combining the clues: By combining the concept of a former region of England and the reversed letters from South American, we arrive at the answer "SUSSEX." This reflects how cryptic crosswords often involve thinking creatively and making connections between different parts of the clue to reach the solution.



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Definition of "SUSSEX"

a former county of southern England. It was divided in 1974 into the counties of East Sussex and West Sussex.


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