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8 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, August 8, 2007 · 12-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, August 8, 2007.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 8, 2007 · 12-Down · 8 letters
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a republic on the island of Ceylon; became independent of the United Kingdom in 1948
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