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They include a study of Greek races (8)

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I believe the answer is:

classics

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'study of greek races' is the definition.
'classics' can be an answer for 'study' (classics is a kind of study). I am not certain of the 'of greek races' bit.

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(Other definitions for classics that I've seen before include "Greek and Latin studies" , "number of races" , "great literary works" , "Established works of literature" , "Long established and enduring works of art" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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