Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PROFESSOR

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What does PROFESSOR mean?

PROFESSOR noun
  1. The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.
  2. A teacher or faculty member at a college or university regardless of formal rank.
  3. One who professes something, such as a religious doctrine.
  4. A pianist in a saloon, brothel, etc.
  5. The puppeteer who performs a Punch and Judy show; a Punchman.

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