Cryptic crossword clue
Acclaimed fellow’s gone outside large university, uncertain 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "uncertain" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case uncertain = ambiguous.
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 AMBIGUOUS mean?

AMBIGUOUS adjective
  1. Open to multiple interpretations.
  2. Vague and unclear.
  3. (of persons) Hesitant; uncertain; not taking sides.

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