Cryptic crossword clue
Oral exam headed by teacher one gets through 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SURVIVOR

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What does SURVIVOR mean?

SURVIVOR noun
  1. One who survives, especially one who survives a traumatic experience.
  2. A person who is able to endure hardship.
  3. One who knew a specific decedent.

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