Cryptic crossword clue
Go to university with desire for work 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "work" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case work = gouache.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GOUACHE mean?

GOUACHE noun
  1. A thick, opaque watercolour paint made with gum containing an inert white pigment to make it opaque.
  2. A painting made with this paint.

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