Cryptic crossword clue
Get in uni abroad, taking first year with skill

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word INGENUITY

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
I
N
G
E
N
U
I
T
Y

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "skill" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case skill = ingenuity.
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 INGENUITY mean?

INGENUITY noun
  1. The ability to solve difficult problems, often in original, clever, and inventive ways.
  2. Ingenuousness; honesty, straightforwardness

Latest crossword clues with full explanations