Crossword Genius

Inclines to get school markings (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

grades

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'inclines' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'school markings' is the wordplay.
'school' becomes 'grade school' (grade school is a kind of school).
'markings' becomes 's' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'grade'+'s'='GRADES'

'to get' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for grades that I've seen before include "Levels of proficiency or value" , "Assigns rank to" , "Numbers or letters indicating quality" , "Standards of performance awarded to students" , "Stages or degrees" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app