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Third degree? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

phd

'third degree?' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for phd that I've seen before include "Highest university degree" , "In brief, top university qualification" , "Letters denoting holder of university doctorate" , "Initially a top university degree" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press, The New York Times and the King Feature Syndicate.
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