Cryptic crossword clue
Young women describing university exploits 7

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

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What does MISUSES mean?

MISUSES noun
  1. An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.
MISUSES verb
  1. To use (something) incorrectly.
  2. To abuse or mistreat (something or someone).
  3. To rape (a woman); later more generally, to sexually abuse (someone).
  4. To abuse verbally, to insult.

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