Cryptic crossword clue
At university work facing students ultimately increases 7

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

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

UPTICKS noun
  1. A small increase or upward change in something that has been steady or declining.
  2. A stock market transaction or quote at a price above a preceding one.

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