Cryptic crossword clue
Sort out university book collection corner 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Sort out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sort out = untangle.
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 UNTANGLE mean?

UNTANGLE verb
  1. To remove tangles or knots from.
  2. (by extension) To remove confusion or mystery from.

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