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[BigMac]

Could someone kindly explain the clue to 9d? I am (reasonably) confident I have the right answer but just do not understand the "down under" reference. Full clue reads:

Side track to extended area of land, down under (8)

[gen2]

The answer is Distract

Dis is another name for Pluto and hence the 'Underworld'
Tract is an area of land

[Quizmonkey]

Was 'side track' one or two words in the original clue? Bit misleading if it was two...

[BigMac]

Thank you, gen2. I did not know the Dis/Pluto connection so now feel enlightened.

Quizmonkey, "Side track" was given as two words.