Cryptic crossword clue
Universal depression in untidy house of undergrads? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "of undergrads" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case of undergrads = studenty.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does STUDENTY mean?

STUDENTY adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to university students.

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