Cryptic crossword clue
Focuses on leading schools again 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "schools again/schools again" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case schools again/schools again = retrains.
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 RETRAINS mean?

RETRAINS verb
  1. To train again; especially, to train or study in a new subject or job

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