Cryptic crossword clue
Note sent round unknown university before a dance 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "dance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dance = mazurka.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MAZURKA mean?

MAZURKA noun
  1. A Polish folk dance in triple time, usually moderately fast, containing a heavy accent on the third beat and occasionally the second beat.
  2. A classical musical composition inspired by the folk dance and conforming in some respects to its form, particularly as popularized by Chopin.
  3. A figure skating move that combines elements of the toe loop and bunny-hop.

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