Cryptic crossword clue
One with an academic degree, ace in translation of Lett and Iceni 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word LICENTIATE

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The straight part
We know that "One with an academic degree" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one with an academic degree = licentiate.
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 LICENTIATE mean?

LICENTIATE noun
  1. A person who holds the academic degree of license.
  2. One who has a licence to exercise a profession.
  3. A friar authorized to receive confessions and grant absolution in all places, independently of the local clergy.
  4. One who acts without restraint, or takes a liberty.

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