Cryptic crossword clue
Extravagant academic exercise 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Extravagant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case extravagant = profuse.
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 PROFUSE mean?

PROFUSE verb
  1. To pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander.
PROFUSE adjective
  1. In great quantity or abundance; liberal or generous to the point of excess.

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