Cryptic crossword clue
Beguiling women apply henna to locks of hair, introducing a hint of colour 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word ENCHANTRESSES

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The straight part
We know that "Beguiling women" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case beguiling women = enchantresses.
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 ENCHANTRESSES mean?

ENCHANTRESSES noun
  1. A woman, especially an attractive one, skilled at using magic; an alluring witch.
  2. A beautiful, charming and irresistible woman.
  3. A femme fatale.

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