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Oxford University set off in boat (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

outrigger

'boat' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'oxford university set off' is the wordplay.
'oxford university' becomes 'OU'.
'set off' becomes 'trigger' (synonyms).
'ou'+'trigger'='OUTRIGGER'

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for outrigger that I've seen before include "Ship's stabilising float" , "Type of boat with external supports" , "Git, our Reg (anag.); boat" , "projection for various purposes" , "Craft" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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