Becoming a Recognized Nation, New US State

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Amusement Park, Group 220, Puzzle 4 (Strongman Game).

Question is: Becoming a Recognized Nation, New US State

and the answer is: STATEHOOD

Word Meaning:

STATEHOOD — The property of being a state, an autonomous subdivision of a federal country.

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