A queen, Australian state and plum Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "A queen, Australian state and plum." The answer for this clue is "VICTORIA."

Here's an explanation of why this clue has this answer:

1. The first part of the clue, "A queen," refers to Queen Victoria, who was the Queen of the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901. She was one of the longest-reigning monarchs in British history. The name "Victoria" is closely associated with her.
2. The second part of the clue, "Australian state," also points to "VICTORIA." Victoria is a state in Australia. It is located in the southeastern part of the country and is the smallest mainland state in Australia. Melbourne is the capital and largest city of the state.
3. The third part of the clue, "plum," is a reference to the fruit. Plums are a popular type of fruit, and they come in various flavors and colors. However, it's worth noting that "Victoria" is also the name of a specific type of plum, known as the Victoria plum. It is a sweet and juicy plum variety that is widely grown and enjoyed.

Putting these three parts together, we derive the answer "VICTORIA." The name "Victoria" is associated with Queen Victoria, it is the name of an Australian state, and it is also the name of a specific type of plum. Therefore, "VICTORIA" fits perfectly as the answer to the given clue.

Definition of "VICTORIA"

a state of south-eastern Australia; population 5,313,823 (2008); capital, Melbourne. Originally a district of New South Wales, it became a separate colony in 1851 and was federated with the other states of Australia in 1901.

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 The Crossword clue "A queen, Australian state and plum" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Simplex	26 February 2018	VICTORIA