Country once known as Ceylon Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Monday, January 21, 2019 · 7-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, January 21, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 21, 2019 · 7-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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