Coveted, as a position Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, June 12, 2019 · 31-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between May 2017 and June 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 12, 2019 · 31-Down · 4 letters
PLUM0 of 4 letters revealed
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a highly desirable position or assignment; "a political plum"
noun
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