The Forbidden City Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, August 24, 2011 · 23-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, August 24, 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 24, 2011 · 23-Across · 5 letters
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the sacred city of Lamaism; known as the Forbidden City for its former inaccessibility and hostility to strangers
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