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The Clue
Searches for signs in a hospital (5 letter answer)
The Answer
EXAMS
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Notes
The answer EXAMS is uncommon, appearing about once every 450 puzzles.
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Midterms, e.g.
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Definition
EXAM as a noun:
1. (examination, exam, test) = a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge; "when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions"