City at the center of "Moonraker," informally

RIO

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The clue "City at the center of 'Moonraker,' informally" leads to the answer "RIO" through the following breakdown: 1. "Moonraker" – This refers to the 1979 James Bond film Moonraker, which prominently features Rio de Janeiro as a key location. 2.