Cryptic crossword clue
Liberated Union State with adequate education

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

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The straight part
We know that "Liberated" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case liberated = unyoked.
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 UNYOKED mean?

UNYOKED verb
  1. To release something from a yoke or harness.
  2. To disconnect, unlink.
  3. To liberate, deliver from oppression.
  4. To unyoke an animal.
  5. To cease from labour.
UNYOKED adjective
  1. Not yoked.

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