Abyssinia, today Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Thursday, December 5, 1996 · 16-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, December 5, 1996.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 5, 1996 · 16-Across · 8 letters
ETHIOPIA0 of 8 letters revealed
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Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia
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