Cryptic crossword clue
Boxers, for example, partially shampoo chests 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word POOCHES

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The straight part
We know that "Boxers, for example" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case boxers, for example = pooches.
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 POOCHES mean?

POOCHES noun
  1. A dog.
  2. A dog of mixed breed; a mongrel.
POOCHES noun
  1. A bulge, an enlarged part
  2. A distended or swelled condition.

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