Exceptional grade Crossword Clue

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EXCEPTIONAL (adjective)
1. far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
2. surpassing what is common or usual or expected
GRADE (verb)
1. assign a rank or rating to
2. assign a grade or rank to, according to one’s evaluation
GRADE (noun)
1. the height of the ground on which something stands
2. a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student’s performance)

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