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The Clue
One in office (9 letter answer)
The Answer
INCUMBENT
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Notes
The answer INCUMBENT is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
INCUMBENT as a noun:
1. (incumbent, officeholder) = the official who holds an office
INCUMBENT as an adjective:
1. lying or leaning on something else; "an incumbent geological formation"
2. necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding; "it is incumbent on them to pay their own debts"
3. currently holding an office; "the incumbent governor"