The Clue
Cold war flashpoint (5 letter answer)
The Answer
KOREA
Tags
Notes
The answer KOREA is seen frequently, appearing about once every 150 puzzles.
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Definition
KOREA as a noun:
1. (Korea, Korean Peninsula, Dae-Han-Min-Gook, Han-Gook) = an Asian peninsula (off Manchuria) separating the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan; the Korean name is Dae-Han-Min-Gook or Han-Gook