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The Clue

High degree (3 letter answer)

The Answer

PHD

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Notes

The answer PHD is seen frequently, appearing about once every 190 puzzles.

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Definition

PHD as a noun:

1. (Ph.D., PhD) = an American doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the highest degree awarded by a graduate school