The Clue
Choice on campus (8 letter answer)
The Answer
ELECTIVE
Tags
Notes
The answer ELECTIVE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.
Related Clues
Optional
Certain course
Curriculum choice
Enrichment course
Kind of office
Optional course
It's not required
Music Appreciation 101, perhaps
Public Speaking 101, e.g.
You don't have to take it
Definition
ELECTIVE as a noun:
1. (elective course, elective) = a course that the student can select from among alternatives
ELECTIVE as an adjective:
1. (elective, elected) = subject to popular election; "elective official"
2. not compulsory; "elective surgery"; "an elective course of study"