Cryptic crossword clue
Promoted at uni, Greek put on missing centrepiece 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Promoted" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case promoted = upgraded.
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 UPGRADED mean?

UPGRADED verb
  1. To improve, usually applied to technology, generally by complete replacement of one or more components
  2. To replace with something better.
  3. To improve the equipment or furnishings of or services rendered to
  4. To improve in condition or status.
  5. To replace a program with a later version of itself, a version having a higher version number or marketed under a more recent product name.
UPGRADED adjective
  1. Having had an upgrade; having been improved or enhanced.

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