Cryptic crossword clue
Necessary qualities of arts graduate leading Cambridge college 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Necessary qualities" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case necessary qualities = makings.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MAKINGS mean?

MAKINGS noun
  1. The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.
  2. Process of growth or development.
MAKINGS noun
  1. That which is needed for something: necessary ingredients.

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