Cryptic crossword clue
Carpets university residences, say? 9

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

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What does KEELHAULS mean?

KEELHAULS verb
  1. To punish by dragging under the keel of a ship.
  2. To rebuke harshly.

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