Cambridge University turned to wit from the classics department with least confidence (8)

Q: What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cambridge University turned to wit from the classics department with least confidence (8)" mean?

The definition is "with least confidence". The wordplay uses a reversal. MIT (reversal="the other Cambridge University") + ID (synonym="ID") + EST (synonym="that is, to wit, in Latin") = TIMIDEST; definition: "with least confidence" The answer is TIMIDEST.

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