Cryptic crossword clue
Fleeing university, heading for great time? That will enthral one in five 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word FUGITIVE

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The straight part
We know that "Fleeing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fleeing = fugitive.
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 FUGITIVE mean?

FUGITIVE noun
  1. A person who flees or escapes and travels secretly from place to place, and sometimes using disguises and aliases to conceal his/her identity, as to avoid law authorities in order to avoid an arrest or prosecution; or to avoid some other unwanted situation.
FUGITIVE adjective
  1. Fleeing or running away
  2. Transient, fleeting or ephemeral
  3. Elusive or difficult to retain

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