The Clue
Whence a flu flew in (4 letter answer)
The Answer
ASIA
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Notes
The answer ASIA is very common and appears about once every 33 puzzles.
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Definition
ASIA as a noun:
1. the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
2. the nations of the Asian continent collectively