Times Cryptic 1136 by Monty

28th February 2015, 15:13

34a. Plus or minus eleven in Alsace, near old borders. (3-4) n?n-?e?o. Is it non-zero? TIA.

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28th February 2015, 15:16

onze would be eleven in Alsace (at least, during the periods when it has been French)

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28th February 2015, 15:16

Yes

Non Zero

Having a positive or negative value

11 in Alsace (France) - Onze
Borders of near - NR
Old - O

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28th February 2015, 15:16

...with NeaR "borders" and Old (word order a bit odd?)

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28th February 2015, 15:19

Onze isAlsace or french for eleven
N..onze..r..o
Nr- near
O

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28th February 2015, 15:22

Thanks to all for your help. Strange clue.

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