Cryptic crossword clue
Close down high school admitting intelligence must take priority 6,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 plus 3 letter word SWITCH OFF

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The straight part
We know that "Close down" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case close down = switch off.
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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