The Clue
U.N. power (4 letter answer)
The Answer
USSR
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Notes
The answer USSR is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.
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Definition
USSR as a noun:
1. (Soviet Union, Russia, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, USSR) = a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991