Cryptic crossword clue
Naive young things in class, full of energy 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word INGENUES

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Naive young things" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case naive young things = ingenues.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does INGENUES mean?

INGENUES noun
  1. An innocent, unsophisticated, naïve, wholesome girl or young woman.
  2. A dramatic role of such a woman; an actress playing such a role.

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