Cotton States, Including Georgia and Alabama

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Photography, Group 2002, Puzzle 1 (Imogen Cunningham).

Question is: Cotton States, Including Georgia and Alabama

and the answer is: DEEPSOUTH

Word Meaning:

DEEP — (of distance or position; also figurative) Extending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards.

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