Cryptic crossword clue
21 Dress for college's no longer important 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word COVERALL

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The straight part
We know that "Dress" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dress = coverall.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does COVERALL mean?

COVERALL noun
  1. A loose-fitting protective garment worn over other clothing.

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