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The Clue

Zaire, now (5 letter answer)

The Answer

CONGO

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Notes

The answer CONGO is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.

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Definition

CONGO as a noun:

1. (Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zaire, Belgian Congo) = a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960
2. (Congo, Congo River, Zaire River) = a major African river (one of the world's longest); flows through Congo into the South Atlantic
3. (Congo, Republic of the Congo, French Congo) = a republic in west-central Africa; achieved independence from France in 1960
4. (congou, congo, congou tea, English breakfast tea) = black tea grown in China