Cryptic crossword clue
University taken in by corrupt master for ages 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MATURES

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The straight part
We know that "ages" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ages = matures.
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 MATURES mean?

MATURES verb
  1. To proceed toward maturity: full development or completion (either of concrete or of abstract things, e.g. plans, judgments, qualities).
  2. (of food, especially fruit) To attain maturity, to become mature or ripe.
  3. To bring (something) to maturity, full development or completion.
  4. To make (something, e.g. fruit) ripe or mature.
  5. (of a person) To proceed toward or become mature or full-grown, either physically or psychologically; to gain experience or wisdom with age.
  6. To make (someone) mature.
  7. To reach the date when payment is due.

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