Back-country Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, April 26, 1998 · 19-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, April 26, 1998.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 26, 1998 · 19-Across · 5 letters
RURAL0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
living in or characteristic of farming or country life; "rural people"; "large rural households"; "unpaved rural roads"; "an economy that is basically rural"
adjective
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