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Unknown state car tours Belgium (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

limbo

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'unknown state' is the definition.
'limbo' can be an answer for 'state' (limbo is a kind of state). I'm unsure of the 'unknown' bit.

'car tours belgium' is the wordplay.
'car' becomes 'limo' (limo is a kind of car).
'tours' is an insertion indicator (to tour can mean to go around).
'belgium' becomes 'B' (international vehicle registration code).
'limo' enclosing 'b' is 'LIMBO'.

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(Other definitions for limbo that I've seen before include "nowhere in particular" , "Medieval Christian abode for unbaptised souls" , "Place of suspense" , "State of waiting in uncertainty" , "This has lowered bar" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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