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The Clue
Lowered in grade (7 letter answer)
The Answer
DEMOTED
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Notes
The answer DEMOTED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
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Downgraded
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Definition
DEMOTE as a verb:
1. (demote, bump, relegate, break, kick downstairs) = assign to a lower position; reduce in rank; "She was demoted because she always speaks up"; "He was broken down to Sergeant"