West Asian republic (6)

I believe the answer is:

turkey

(Other definitions for turkey that I've seen before include "Its capital is Ankara" , "Country - fowl" , "foreign land" , "See 12" , "Bird reared for food" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun and The Telegraph.

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