Cryptic crossword clue
Shell providing controlled access to higher education? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Shell" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shell = univalve.
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 UNIVALVE mean?

UNIVALVE noun
  1. A univalve mollusk or its shell.
UNIVALVE adjective
  1. Having one valve; typically used to refer to mollusks, notably slugs and snails.
  2. Consisting of a single valve or piece, used to refer to a shell.

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