Major mountain system of South America (5)

I believe the answer is:

andes

(Other definitions for andes that I've seen before include "World's longest mountain range" , "danes found in mountains" , "Mounts" , "Aconcagua the highest in this range" , "South American mountain system" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and The Mirror.

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