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The Clue
Like some careers (9 letter answer)
The Answer
CHECKERED
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Notes
The answer CHECKERED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
CHECKER as a verb:
1. (check, checker, chequer) = mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
2. (checker, chequer) = variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns
CHECKERED as an adjective:
1. (checked, checkered, chequered) = patterned with alternating squares of color
2. marked by changeable fortune; "a checkered business career"