What is the answer to "Bygone world power, for short" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Bygone world power, for short" is USSR (4 letters).

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Bygone world power, for short NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the July 29, 2025 puzzle

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USSR

4 letters · Down · last seen July 29, 2025