An extended area of land is a term used to describe a large area of land, usually consisting of multiple parcels. The term can be used to refer to both rural and urban areas. In the context of a crossword puzzle, the term 'TRACT' (5 letters) and 'tracts' (6 letters) are both valid solutions for an extended area of land. A TRACT is a parcel of land that is typically owned by a single person or entity, while tracts are multiple parcels of land owned by the same person or entity.