The Clue
1988 Michener epic (6 letter answer)
The Answer
ALASKA
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Notes
The answer ALASKA is common and appears about once every 225 puzzles.
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Definition
ALASKA as a noun:
1. (Alaska, Last Frontier, AK) = a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union; "Alaska is the largest state in the United States"