What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fight expected close to school (4)" mean?

The definition is "Fight". The wordplay uses charade, parts. DUE (synonym of "expected") + L (last letter of "school") [last letter: "close"]; definition: "Fight" The answer is DUEL.

Fight expected close to school (4)

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