Cryptic crossword clue
Boorish university man upset about description of certain servants? 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word UNCIVILISED

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The straight part
We know that "Boorish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case boorish = uncivilised.
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 UNCIVILISED mean?

UNCIVILISED adjective
  1. Crude, barbarous, wild, uncultured.
  2. Used to describe people who display a marked lack of manners as defined by a given culture.
  3. Used to describe behaviours deemed savage or inappropriate.

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