First lady Barbara's Russian counterpart Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, July 23, 2016 · 48-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, July 23, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 23, 2016 · 48-Down · 5 letters
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A transliteration of the Russian female given name Раи́са (Raísa).
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