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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Defunct empire, for short . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is USSR.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | USSR Defunct empire, for short | (4) | ||
| 7% | DSS Defunct government department | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 31, 2025 |
| 6% | NYC Empire State Bldg. setting | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Feb 9, 2026 |
| 6% | INCA In and around former empire (4) | (4) | Mirror Cryptic | Feb 9, 2026 |
| 6% | ROMAN Former empire (5) | (5) | Mirror Quick | Feb 8, 2026 |
| 6% | FIFTHAVENUE The Empire State Building is on it | (11) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 6% | BABUR Founder of the Mughal Empire | (5) | New York Times | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 6% | OTTOMAN Former empire (7) | (7) | Mirror Quick | Dec 19, 2025 |
| 5% | TREX Short-armed dinosaur, for short | (4) | Commuter | Feb 11, 2026 |
| 5% | DAN Aykroyd of 2024's "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" | (3) | The Washington Post Mini | Feb 10, 2026 |
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