The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TROUSERS
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result TROUSERS
- American in resort tailored garment
- Those waking up after trouble initially flares?
- Run found in woven tussore garment
- Steals pants in America
- Bags a pair?
- Pants with pockets
- Employer wearing retro type of pants?
- Addict invested in retro fashion bags
- Thieves and old druggies on outskirts of Towcester
- They work up past top of tight pants
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What does TROUSERS mean?
TROUSERS noun- An article of clothing that covers the part of the body between the waist and the ankles or knees, and is divided into a separate part for each leg.