The Clue
Capital of Tibet (5 letter answer)
The Answer
LHASA
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Notes
The answer LHASA is common and appears about once every 300 puzzles.
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Definition
LHASA as a noun:
1. (Lhasa, Lassa, capital of Tibet, Forbidden City) = the sacred city of Lamaism; known as the Forbidden City for its former inaccessibility and hostility to strangers
2. (Lhasa, Lhasa apso) = a breed of terrier having a long heavy coat raised in Tibet as watchdogs