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Got off school in exploit (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

detrained

'got off' is the definition.
(detraining is a kind of getting off)

'school in exploit' is the wordplay.
'school' becomes 'train' (training is a kind of schooling).
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'exploit' becomes 'deed' (synonyms).
'train' put within 'deed' is 'DETRAINED'.

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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