Swotty (8)

I believe the answer is:

studious

(Other definitions for studious that I've seen before include "showing diligence" , "Diligent; scholarly" , "Diligent, assiduous" , "Given to serious reading" , "Deliberate and painstaking - preparing for exam?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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