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noun • an African river; flows into the South Atlantic • a landlocked republic in West Africa; gained independence from France in 1960; most of the country is dominated by the Sahara Desert | ||||||||
| 28% | 5 | African country to second 9's backing | ||||||
noun • a country on western coast of Africa; formerly under French control | ||||||||
| 28% | 10 | A moralist executed in the end for backing African country | ||||||
noun • a country in northwestern Africa with a provisional military government; achieved independence from France in 1960; largely western Sahara Desert | ||||||||
One African Country Or Another Loses Excellent Backing Crossword Clue
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NIGER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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NIGER
Updated: October 14, 2023
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