Cryptic crossword clue
One learning up front that university’s typically extremely expensive 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "One learning" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one learning = tutee.
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 TUTEE mean?

TUTEE noun
  1. A student of a tutor.

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