Special Officers Commission Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: BREVET

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	35%	10		He established the President's Commission on CIA activities within the United States, known as the Rockefeller Commission
3	26%	9		Military officers who assist higher-ranking officers

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "BREVET" which means:

noun

• A document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay)

verb

• Promote somebody by brevet, in the military

An example sentence would be:

• "He received a brevet for his exemplary service in the army."
• "The soldier earned a brevet for his brave actions during the battle."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times07 Jan 1993	Down 9
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