Cryptic crossword clue
Small boy climbing around English valleys 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word DALES

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Buddy explains!

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What does DALES mean?

DALES noun
  1. A valley, often in an otherwise hilly area.
DALES noun
  1. A trough or spout to carry off water, as from a pump.

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