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The Clue

Traditional Olympics basketball powerhouse (3 letter answer)

The Answer

USA

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Notes

The answer USA is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.

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Definition

USA as a noun:

1. (United States, United States of America, America, the States, US, U.S., USA, U.S.A.) = North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
2. (United States Army, US Army, U. S. Army, Army, USA) = the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare