The Clue
Officially approved, as a college (10 letter answer)
The Answer
ACCREDITED
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Notes
The answer ACCREDITED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
ACCREDIT as a verb:
1. (accredit, recognize, recognise) = grant credentials to; "The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"; "recognize an academic degree"
2. provide or send (envoys or embassadors) with official credentials
3. (accredit, credit) = give credit for; "She was not properly credited in the program"
ACCREDITED as an adjective:
1. (accredited, commissioned, licensed, licenced) = given official approval to act; "an accredited college"; "commissioned broker"; "licensed pharmacist"; "authorized representative"