What does the cryptic crossword clue "Interpreter say in Oxford college finishing early (7)" mean?

The definition is "Interpreter". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EG (synonym="say") in EXETE (synonym="R") = EXEGETE; definition: "Interpreter" The answer is EXEGETE.

Interpreter say in Oxford college finishing early (7)

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