Real English county on which Thomas Hardy based the fictional Wessex Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, April 8, 2020 · 14-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, April 8, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 8, 2020 · 14-Down · 6 letters
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A maritime county of England, bounded by Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Devon and the English Channel.
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