Cold War alliance Crossword Clue

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Cold War alliance Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

ALLIANCE (noun)
1. the state of being allied or confederated
2. a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest
WAR (noun)
1. the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
2. a legal state created by a declaration of war and ended by official declaration during which the international rules of war apply
WAR (verb)
1. make or wage war

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