Cryptic crossword clue
Fool leaves class in thought, probably having done a lot of working out 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "probably having done a lot of working out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case probably having done a lot of working out = muscled.
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 MUSCLED mean?

MUSCLED verb
  1. To use force to make progress, especially physical force.
MUSCLED adjective
  1. Bearing muscles or muscle tissue.
  2. Having large muscles.

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