Cryptic crossword clue
One awarded a degree put heads together mid-week 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "One awarded a degree" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one awarded a degree = conferee.
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 CONFEREE mean?

CONFEREE noun
  1. A person who participates in a conference.
  2. A person on whom something is conferred or bestowed.

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