Cryptic crossword clue
First-class chums around at Oxford? 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SLAP-UP

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The straight part
We know that "First-class" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case first-class = slap-up.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SLAP-UP mean?

SLAP-UP adjective
  1. Excellent, first-class.

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