South Pacific island nation Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, January 8, 2013 · 19-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, January 8, 2013.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 8, 2013 · 19-Across · 5 letters
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a monarchy on a Polynesian archipelago in the South Pacific; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1970
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