| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| MEXICO | It became independent in 1821 |
| IRAQ | It became independent in 1932 |
| CROATIA | It became independent in 1991 |
| MALTA | It became independent on 9-21-64 |
| SSRS | They became independent in 1991: Abbr. |
| sesamoids | A small independent bone or bony nodule developed in a tendon where it passes over an angular structure, typically in the hands and feet. The kneecap is a particularly large sesamoid bone |
| tapeworms | A parasitic flatworm, the adult of which lives in the intestine of humans and other vertebrates. It has a long ribbonlike body with many segments that can become independent, and a small head bearing hooks and suckers |
