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The Clue

Body that includes SHAPE (4 letter answer)

The Answer

NATO

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Notes

The answer NATO is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.

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Definition

NATO as a noun:

1. (North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO) = an international organization created in 1949 by the North Atlantic Treaty for purposes of collective security