Cryptic crossword clue
Buildings of education and of abandoned businesses 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Buildings" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case buildings = edifices.
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 EDIFICES mean?

EDIFICES noun
  1. A building; a structure; an architectural fabric, especially a large and spectacular one
  2. An abstract structure; a school of thought.

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