What does the cryptic crossword clue "Maiden's promise hampered by endless exams (9)" mean?

The definition is "Maiden". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AUGUR (synonym="portend, promise") in INAL (synonym="INAL") = INAUGURAL; definition: "Maiden's" The answer is INAUGURAL.

Maiden's promise hampered by endless exams (9)

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