Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Term terminator (4 letter answer)
The Answer
EXAM
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Notes
The answer EXAM is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
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Midterm worry
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School test
Something to cram for
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Hurdle for a would-be LL.B.
It has its problems
It might be required for entrance
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"