What does the cryptic crossword clue "Country, before India invades (4)" mean?

The definition is "Country,". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). I (synonym="India is the international radio communication codeword for the letter I") in ERE (synonym="before") = EIRE; definition: "Country," The answer is EIRE.

Country, before India invades (4)

Independent Cryptic #11988 | 12 Across | 2025-03-12 flower

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