Cryptic crossword clue
Urges simple reforms covering university — and succeeded 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Urges" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case urges = impulses.
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What does IMPULSES mean?

IMPULSES noun
  1. A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
  2. A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.
  3. The integral of force over time.

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