Word linking Maltese and country (5)

I believe the answer is:

cross

(Other definitions for cross that I've seen before include "mule, say" , "Get over - feeling angry" , "Bad-tempered" , "Traverse - displeased" , "Put out" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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