The Clue
Portuguese navigator (4 letter answer)
The Answer
DIAS
Tags
Notes
The answer DIAS is uncommon, appearing about once every 400 puzzles.
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Definition
DIAS as a noun:
1. (Dias, Diaz, Bartholomeu Dias, Bartholomeu Diaz) = Portuguese explorer who in 1488 was the first European to get round the Cape of Good Hope (thus establishing a sea route from the Atlantic to Asia) (1450-1500)
DIA as a noun:
1. (Defense Intelligence Agency, DIA) = an intelligence agency of the United States in the Department of Defense; is responsible for providing intelligence in support of military planning and operations and weapons acquisition