Cryptic crossword clue
Twisting jest refined chap ripped off good lecturer at Yale, eg 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DOCENT

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "lecturer at Yale, eg" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lecturer at yale, eg = docent.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does DOCENT mean?

DOCENT noun
  1. A teacher or lecturer at some universities (in central Europe, etc.)
  2. A tour guide at a museum, art gallery, historical site, etc.
DOCENT adjective
  1. Instructive; that teaches.

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