The Clue
Portuguese colony until 1999 (5 letter answer)
The Answer
MACAO
Tags
Notes
The answer MACAO is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.
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Definition
MACAO as a noun:
1. (Macao, Macau) = a former Portuguese province on the south coast of China and two islands in the South China Sea; reverted to China in 1999