The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SUNDRESS
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More clues leading to the result SUNDRESS
- Summer wear? After start of September prepare for shower!
- Sensible, at first, to peel off clothing when it’s hot
- Beginning to strip, strip off frock
- Small strip as summer clothing
- Second strip that’s worn in summer
- Direction to take off frock
- Small strip that’s worn by girl in summer
- Bend to remove garment
- Son to take off loose outfit
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The straight part
We know that "garment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case garment = sundress.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 SUNDRESS mean?
SUNDRESS noun- A typically sleeveless dress, usually a minidress, made of light, loose-fitting material for spring and summer wear.