Flies over Africa? Crossword Clue

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Flies over Africa? Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

FLIES (noun)
1. (theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
AFRICA (noun)
1. the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

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