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The Clue

Liquidated Russian: 1953 (5 letter answer)

The Answer

BERIA

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Notes

The answer BERIA is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.

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Definition

BERIA as a noun:

1. (Beria, Lavrenti Pavlovich Beria) = Soviet chief of secret police under Joseph Stalin; was executed by his associates in the power struggle following Stalin's death (1899-1953)