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An old queen falls in Africa (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

victoria

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This could be a double definition.

'an old queen falls' is the first definition.
'Victoria' can be an answer for 'falls' (Victoria Falls is an example). I am not certain of the 'an old queen' bit.

'in africa' is the second definition.
('Victoria' is part of 'africa')

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(Other definitions for victoria that I've seen before include "One of the Beckhams" , "I will be good she said" , "State < > carriage" , "Tree; part of hand" , "Wood" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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