The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ENTENTE
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More clues leading to the result ENTENTE
- Two similar hospital departments beginning to enjoy cordial relationship
- Pulpit in what’s central for keenest understanding
- Agreement 3 x 10 needs no tips
- Agreement achieved with three tens, minus tips
- Being less than completely independent, enter an agreement
- Medical speciality doubled European understanding
- Understanding French in shelter ultimately possible
- Understanding number in part of hospital will require particular drug
- Garden tent erected, keeping agreement
- Understanding what gets pair of nets entangled with barge’s stern
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What does ENTENTE mean?
ENTENTE noun- An informal alliance or friendly understanding between two states.