Land of Lincoln?: Abbr. Crossword Clue

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Land of Lincoln?: Abbr. Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. horny projecting mouth of a bird
2. a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal’s head; especially the nose

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

LINCOLN (noun)
1. capital of the state of Nebraska; located in southeastern Nebraska; site of the University of Nebraska
2. 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
LAND (noun)
1. material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
2. the territory occupied by a nation
LAND (verb)
1. reach or come to rest
2. bring into a different state

Hint 3: Anagram

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