The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DETERRENCE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1997.
Hoped-for effect of having a big military crossword clue answers
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DETERRENCE | 100 % | 10 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Hoped-for effect of having a big military
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Crossword Answer definitions
DETERRENCE noun- The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.
- Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.
- The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.
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