Cryptic crossword clue
Bag up footwear in cloth covers? 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CASSOCKS

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The straight part
We know that "cloth covers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cloth covers = cassocks.
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.
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What does CASSOCKS mean?

CASSOCKS noun
  1. A military cloak or long coat worn by soldiers or horsemen in the 16th and 17th centuries.
  2. A coarse, loose cloak or gown, worn by women, sailors, shepherds, countryfolk etc.
  3. An item of clerical clothing: a long, sheath-like, close-fitting, ankle-length robe worn by clergy members of some Christian denominations.

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