The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word TOUPÉE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result TOUPÉE
- Rug to go under end of bureau
- Leading European twice acquiring posh rug
- Hairpiece lifted on Owen's head in part of golf course
- Vocal pair lay out rug
- Kick about leading English? It’s an artificial high point!
- Why one visits bathroom without posh rug
- Topping for smooth crumpet?
- Publishers in support of hairpiece
- Pout about extremely expensive hair product
- Articulate couple foot bill for replacement locks
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The straight part
We know that "replacement locks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case replacement locks = toupÉe.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 TOUPÉE mean?
TOUPÉE noun- A wig of false hair worn to cover a bald spot, especially as worn by a man.
- A little tuft; a curl or artificial lock of hair.
- A small wig, or a toppiece of a wig.