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The Clue
Some advanced researchers, for short (8 letter answer)
The Answer
POSTDOCS
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Notes
The answer POSTDOCS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
POSTDOC as a noun:
1. (postdoctoral, postdoc, post doc) = a grant that funds postdoctoral study or research
2. (postdoc, post doc) = a scholar or researcher who is involved in academic study beyond the level of a doctoral degree