Belgian Congo, today Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, August 7, 1995 · 1-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, August 7, 1995.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 7, 1995 · 1-Across · 5 letters
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a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960
noun
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