Once An Island Bird Losing Half Its Tail Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	noun • a former Portuguese province on the south coast of China and two islands in the South China Sea; reverted to China in 1999
	30%	7		Denizen of an island once known as Pleasant Island
	adjective • of or relating to the island republic of Nauru or its residents noun • a native or inhabitant of Nauru
	30%	8		Home to several islands, including Pelee Island, Kelleys Island, and South Bass Island
	noun • the 4th largest of the Great Lakes; it is linked to the Hudson River by the New York State Barge Canal

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