Cryptic crossword clue
Throw over discussion, keeping student at ease 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "at ease" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case at ease = smoothly.
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 SMOOTHLY mean?

SMOOTHLY adverb
  1. In a smooth manner

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