Cryptic crossword clue
Tramp holding on to university books – that’s sweet 6,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 plus 3 letter word BUBBLE GUM

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The straight part
We know that "sweet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sweet = bubble gum.
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 BUBBLE GUM mean?

BUBBLE GUM noun
  1. (usually uncountable) A sweet chewing gum formulated to be stretchy so the chewer can blow bubbles with it.
  2. (sometimes derogatory) A type of pop music marked by sweetness, pep and charm (rather than depth or complexity).
  3. A light pink colour, like bubblegum.

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