Erroneous justification for a 2003 invasion, for short NYT Crossword Clue
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Updated Oct 05, 2024
Erroneous justification for a 2003 invasion, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Let’s find the answers to Erroneous justification for a 2003 invasion, for short NYT for the October 05, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle.
Hints
- Answer Contains 3 letters
- Start with W and end with D.
- Possible solutions are WED,WAD,WMD.
Answer
The answer to the Erroneous justification for a 2003 invasion, for short NYT crossword clue is "WMD."
The Crossword clue "Erroneous justification for a 2003 invasion, for short" with the answer "WMD" refers to "Weapons of Mass Destruction." This term was used as a primary justification for the United States-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. The Bush administration claimed that Iraq possessed WMDs, which posed a significant threat to global security.
However, after the invasion, extensive searches revealed that Iraq did not have active WMD programs, leading to widespread criticism and debate about the legitimacy of the invasion. The answer "WMD" highlights the pivotal yet ultimately flawed rationale that underpinned the military action taken against Iraq.
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