Cryptic crossword clue
Puts on robes for academics 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word DONS

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The straight part
We know that "Puts on robes/academics" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case puts on robes/academics = dons.
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 DONS mean?

DONS noun
  1. A title formerly borne by member of the high nobility of Portugal and Brazil
DONS noun
  1. A university professor, particularly one at Oxford or Cambridge.
  2. An employee of a university residence who lives among the student residents.
  3. A mafia boss.
  4. Any man, bloke, dude.
DONS verb
  1. (clothing) To put on, to dress in.

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