Country that styles itself a "democratic socialist republic" Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Sunday, January 28, 2007 · 5-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, January 28, 2007.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 28, 2007 · 5-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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