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First Chinese government to establish a permanent standing navy ... or a hint to 17-, 30- and 47-Across Crossword Clue Answer

Deborah Simmons ✓Solving & explaining puzzles since 1998 · Last seen Aug 11, 2026

THE CLUE

“First Chinese government to establish a permanent standing navy ... or a hint to 17-, 30- and 47-Across”

THE ANSWER

64 ACROSSAUG 11 2026

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