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Erudite Professors Or Their Proteges Perhaps Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SCHOLARS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SCHOLARS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SCHOLARS" which means:
- 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
An example sentence would be:
- • "The scholars were awarded grants to fund their studies abroad."
- • "The university library has an extensive collection of books for scholars to reference."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic20 Feb 2012 | Across 11 | |
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