Cryptic crossword clue
Abandoned gel craved university admission 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DEBAUCHED

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The straight part
We know that "Abandoned" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case abandoned = debauched.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DEBAUCHED mean?

DEBAUCHED verb
  1. To morally corrupt (someone); to seduce.
  2. To debase (something); to lower the value of (something).
  3. To indulge in revelry.
DEBAUCHED adjective
  1. Indulging in or characterised by sensual pleasures to a degree perceived to be morally harmful; corrupted; immoral; self-indulgent.

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