Cryptic crossword clue
Eye from Magdalene, Trinity and Clare — this area? 3,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 5 letter word THE BACKS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
T
H
E
B
A
C
K
S

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