Cryptic crossword clue
Way of working over summer period with Queen’s 26

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

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The straight part
We know that "26" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case 26 = mobsters.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MOBSTERS mean?

MOBSTERS noun
  1. A member of a mob or Mafia

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