Cryptic crossword clue
Items for dinner in such a university 5-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word PLATE-GLASS

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The straight part
We know that "such a university" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case such a university = plate-glass.
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 PLATE-GLASS mean?

PLATE-GLASS adjective
  1. Made from plate glass

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