Allied countries stop short (4)
I believe the answer is:
bloc
This clue could be a double definition.
'allied countries stop' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how one could define the other.
'short' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for bloc that I've seen before include "Political grouping of countries" , "Combination of nations" , "League" , "Axis (political)" , "Allied group of countries or political parties" .)