Cryptic crossword clue
Oxford literary group in Cam­bridge college, entertaining learner 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Oxford literary group" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case oxford literary group = inklings.
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 INKLINGS mean?

INKLINGS noun
  1. Usually preceded by forms of to give: a slight hint, implication, or suggestion given.
  2. Often preceded by forms of to get or to have: an imprecise idea or slight knowledge of something; a suspicion.
  3. A desire, an inclination.

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