Disputed holy city Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, June 5, 2008 · 48-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, June 5, 2008.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 5, 2008 · 48-Down · 5 letters
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the sacred city of Lamaism; known as the Forbidden City for its former inaccessibility and hostility to strangers
noun
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