Cryptic crossword clue
Manual distributed to English students once 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "students once" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case students once = alumnae.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ALUMNAE mean?

ALUMNAE noun
  1. A female pupil or student (especially of a university or college).
  2. A female graduate.

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