Professor retired from full-time work but retaining their title on an honorary basis (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EMERITUS Professor retired from full-time work but retaining their title on an honorary basis (8) (8)
7% EMERITI Retired professors, say, who retain their titles on an honorary basis (7) The Times Specialist Sunday Nov 18, 2018
5% SICKDAY Time off from work (7) Wall Street Journal Apr 1, 2026
5% PLUM Professor ___ (4) Universal Mar 1, 2026
5% EMERITA Title for a retired professor (7) Universal May 8, 2025
4% SNAPE Professor Severus ___ from "Harry Potter" (5)
4% TENURE Professor's job security (6) USA Today Apr 12, 2026
4% CONTEMPLATE Study chapter that discusses basis for subsequent work (11) The Times Cryptic Apr 10, 2026
4% NOD Sign of agreement from retiring lecturer (3) (3) Puzzler Cryptic Apr 5, 2026
4% FOUNDATION Basis (10) (10) Mirror Classic Apr 4, 2026
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