Cryptic crossword clue
They could help ease stress after university ultimately declared “second-class” in core subject 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "They could help ease stress" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they could help ease stress = mudbaths.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MUDBATHS mean?

MUDBATHS noun
  1. The immersion of the body in mud, for therapeutic reasons.
  2. A very muddy area.

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