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noun • a doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the highest degree awarded graduate study | ||||||||
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noun • a doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the highest degree awarded graduate study | ||||||||
| 32% | 11 | Comedian who said: 'Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle.' | ||||||
noun • United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996) | ||||||||
A Good Defense May Result In It Briefly Crossword Clue
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PHD which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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Updated: October 11, 2023
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