The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 37: I knew where to find the local places where rice once was cultivated (8)

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A clue to CICERONE.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Nice surface, know would be better than knew.
2.'where' is unjustifiable padding and 'was' is the wrong tense