Cryptic crossword clue
Academic circle sure to be taken in by mistake (7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BOOKISH

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The straight part
We know that "Academic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case academic = bookish.
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 BOOKISH mean?

BOOKISH adjective
  1. Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
  2. Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.

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