Reward For A Successful Defense In Brief Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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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
	51%	3		Reward for a successful defense, in brief
	noun • a doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the highest degree awarded graduate study
	24%	15		He had a brief but highly successful career
	noun • Italian composer of operas (1801-1835)

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New York Times04 Nov 2020	Across 43
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