What does the cryptic crossword clue "One on the up as college gets closer (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AS (synonym="from surface") + C (synonym="college") + ENDER (synonym="something that ends/closes=”closer”") = ASCENDER The answer is ASCENDER.

One on the up as college gets closer (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29487 | 21 Across | 2024-09-13 flower

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