The Clue
Rita's city (3 letter answer)
The Answer
RIO
Tags
Notes
The answer RIO is very common and appears about once every 44 puzzles.
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Definition
RIO as a noun:
1. (Rio de Janeiro, Rio) = the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction