Congo, from 1971 to 1997 Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, March 19, 2012 · 12-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, March 19, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 19, 2012 · 12-Down · 5 letters
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a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960
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