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Eggheads Departing In Vessel Crossword Clue

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noun

• (British slang) a scientist or technician engaged in military research

40%9 Synonym for 'eggheads'
noun

• a person whose head is bald or shaved

• a widgeon the male of which has a white crown

40%8Eggheads
noun

• a learned person; someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

• someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs

• a student who holds a scholarship

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