The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 4 letter word PLACE NAME
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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What does PLACE NAME mean?
PLACE NAME noun- The name of a place; a word or phrase which indicates a particular location or region.