The Clue
Highest deg. (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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Graduate degree
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Prof. probably
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T.A.'s pursuit, maybe
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Thesis defender's prize, maybe
Third degree, in a scholastic sense
A grad may be working on it
What an M.A. might go on to earn
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