Cryptic crossword clue
Nest I had established in student organisation 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word NIDUS

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The straight part
We know that "Nest" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case nest = nidus.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does NIDUS mean?

NIDUS noun
  1. An aggregate of neurons.
  2. A nest for insects or small animals.
  3. A place of infection in an organism.
  4. An origin (originating point) for a phenomenon.

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