The Clue
County NE of London (5 letter answer)
The Answer
ESSEX
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Notes
The answer ESSEX is seen frequently, appearing about once every 140 puzzles.
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Definition
ESSEX as a noun:
1. a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary