Cryptic crossword clue
Carton containing large piece of fabric 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "piece of fabric" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case piece of fabric = placket.
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 PLACKET mean?

PLACKET noun
  1. A slit or other opening in an item of clothing, to allow access to pockets or fastenings
  2. A petticoat, especially an underpetticoat.
  3. (by extension) A woman.
  4. A woman's pocket.
  5. A leather jacket strengthened with strips of steel.
  6. An additional plate of steel on the lower half of the breastplate or backplate.

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