The Clue
Pharaoh's realm (5 letter answer)
The Answer
EGYPT
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Notes
The answer EGYPT is common and appears about once every 325 puzzles.
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Definition
EGYPT as a noun:
1. (Egypt, Arab Republic of Egypt, United Arab Republic) = a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
2. (Egyptian Empire, Egypt) = an ancient empire west of Israel; centered on the Nile River and ruled by a Pharaoh; figured in many events described in the Old Testament