The Clue
Post-W.W. II assn. (4 letter answer)
The Answer
NATO
Tags
Notes
The answer NATO is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
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Org. for defense
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Acronym often in the news
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Brussels-based org.
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Grp. that spans an ocean
Its HQ is in Brussels
Much of Eur. is in it
Org. established in 1949
Org. founded in 1949
Org. with a secretary general
Warsaw Pact counterpart
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Defensive alliance since 1949
Grp. founded in Washington on 4/4/1949
Like some forces in the Balkans
Mil. alliance since 1949
Spain joined it in 1982
Western alliance since 1949
Grp. joined by Albania and Croatia in 2009
Org. with a compass star as its symbol
The U.K. is in it, but Ire. is not
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