The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PINNIE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "Apron" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case apron = pinnie.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does PINNIE mean?
PINNIE noun- A sleeveless dress, often similar to an apron, generally worn over other clothes.
- A simple jersey worn to denote teams or groups.