The Clue
Dissertation (6 letter answer)
The Answer
THESIS
Tags
Notes
The answer THESIS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 700 puzzles.
Related Clues
Argument
Proposal
Proposition
Central point
Graduate record?
Idea to pursue
One of Luther's 95
Main argument
Prove it!
Grad student's bane
Grad student's work
Master's requirement, often
Master's requirement, usually
Need for a third degree?
Writing that needs defending
Higher-degree requirement, usually
It may be defended by a scholar
Definition
THESIS as a noun:
1. an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument
2. (dissertation, thesis) = a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree