Cryptic crossword clue
Secure within college, most important people 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "most important people" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most important people = kingpins.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does KINGPINS mean?

KINGPINS noun
  1. (motorized vehicles) The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt.
  2. The pin at the centre of the triangle of bowling pins (originally the tallest pin in kayles). Sometimes also the headpin at the apex.
  3. The most important person in an undertaking or organization.
  4. The bolt holding together the truck of a roller skate or skateboard.

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