Cryptic crossword clue
Got off course, so remained without some basic education 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Got off course" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case got off course = strayed.
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 STRAYED mean?

STRAYED verb
  1. To wander, as from a direct course; to deviate, or go out of the way.
  2. To wander from one's limits; to rove or roam at large; to go astray.
  3. To wander from the path of duty or rectitude; to err.
  4. To cause to stray.
STRAYED adjective
  1. Having lost one's way; wandering; astray.

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