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VETERANS
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The answer VETERANS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
VETERAN as a noun:
1. (veteran, veteran soldier) = a serviceman who has seen considerable active service; "the veterans laughed at the new recruits"
2. (veteran, vet, ex-serviceman) = a person who has served in the armed forces
3. (veteran, old-timer, oldtimer, old hand, warhorse, old stager, stager) = an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service