Cryptic crossword clue
Known in Scotland and in the Home Counties 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word KENT

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The straight part
We know that "Known in Scotland/in the Home Counties" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case known in scotland/in the home counties = kent.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does KENT mean?

KENT verb
  1. To know, perceive or understand.
  2. To discover by sight; to catch sight of; to descry.
KENT noun
  1. A shepherd's staff.
  2. A pole or pike.
KENT verb
  1. To propel (a boat) using a pole.

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