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Is Incumbent On Crossword Clue

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99%8Exact Match!
verb

• To befit, to suit.

• To be necessary for (someone).

• To be in the best interest of; to benefit.

• To be needful, meet or becoming.

34%12Incumbent
noun

• someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust

• the official who holds an office

34%8Incumbent
verb

• be appropriate or necessary

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