Cryptic crossword clue
Deplored crude modern setting for university

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

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What does MOURNED mean?

MOURNED verb
  1. To express sadness or sorrow for; to grieve over (especially a death).
  2. To utter in a sorrowful manner.
  3. To wear mourning.

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