Cryptic crossword clue
Announced shortened examination to do with post-graduate award 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "to do with post-graduate award" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to do with post-graduate award = doctoral.
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 DOCTORAL mean?

DOCTORAL adjective
  1. Relating to a doctorate.
  2. Pertaining to a medical doctor or physician.

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