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The Clue
Service stripes (9 letter answer)
The Answer
HASHMARKS
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Notes
The answer HASHMARKS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
HASHMARK as a noun:
1. (service stripe, hashmark, hash mark) = an insignia worn to indicate years of service