Cryptic crossword clue
Develop mentally, say, after good education initially 7

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

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The straight part
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What does GESTATE mean?

GESTATE verb
  1. To carry offspring in the uterus from conception to delivery.
  2. (by analogy) To develop an idea.

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