Early 1990s first lady's first name Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, January 2, 2010 · 1-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, January 2, 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 2, 2010 · 1-Across · 5 letters
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A transliteration of the Russian female given name Раи́са (Raísa).
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