Here’s the latest I can provide based on current information up to now.
Answer
- A common crossword clue for the “Special Administrative Region of China” refers to Macao (5 letters) or Macau (also 5 letters). Depending on the puzzle’s letter count, either MACAO or MACAU may be the intended fill.
Context and quick notes
- Macao/Macau is a special administrative region of China located on the southern coast, known historically for its Portuguese ties and later casino tourism; many crosswords use MACAO (older spelling) or MACAU (alternative transliteration) for this clue.[1][5][7]
- If your puzzle specifies 5 letters, both MACAO and MACAU fit, so check crossing letters to confirm the correct variant.[5][9]
Illustration (example)
- In a typical crosswords grid, a 5-letter answer for the clue “Special administrative region of China” would be MACAO or MACAU, depending on intersecting words.
Would you like me to check recent news specifically mentioning Macao, or help you verify the exact answer against your grid by sharing the crossing letters you have? If you provide the puzzle’s publication name or date, I can tailor the guess to likely variants used by that puzzle.
Citations
- Macao/Macau as a Special Administrative Region of China: see entries mentioning the region and its spelling variants.[7][1][5]