The Clue
Mesopotamia today (4 letter answer)
The Answer
IRAQ
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Notes
The answer IRAQ is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.
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Definition
IRAQ as a noun:
1. (Iraq, Republic of Iraq, Al-Iraq, Irak) = a republic in the Middle East in western Asia; the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia was in the area now known as Iraq