Knowledge seeker (7)

I believe the answer is:

learner

(Other definitions for learner that I've seen before include "One being taught" , "Someone undergoing education" , "Disciple" , "One under instruction" , "who needs plates" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post and the Universal.

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