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Wise leader returns carpet to university (4)

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I believe the answer is:

guru

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

'returns carpet to university' is the wordplay.
'returns' is a reversal indicator.
'carpet' becomes 'rug' (synonyms).
'to university' becomes 'u' (abbreviation for university).
'rug' backwards is 'gur'.
'gur'+'u'='GURU'

(Other definitions for guru that I've seen before include "Revered mentor" , "Spiritual guide" , "Influential expert" , "Hindu sage" , "Recognised expert in some field" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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