Congo, once Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, February 4, 2013 · 49-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between December 2003 and February 2013.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 4, 2013 · 49-Down · 5 letters
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a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960
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