What does the cryptic crossword clue "This topic should be avoided in Bedford (9,6)" mean?

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What is the answer to "This topic should be avoided in Bedford (9,6)"?

The answer is FORBIDDEN GROUND.

This topic should be avoided in Bedford (9,6)

Times Cryptic #29271 | 5 Down | 2025-07-02

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FORBIDDEN is an anagram of IN BEDFORD, so it’s “forbidden, ground”.

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