Cryptic crossword clue
Chaperones Miss Widdecombe in retirement, charging fees 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Chaperones" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case chaperones = duennas.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DUENNAS mean?

DUENNAS noun
  1. A chaperon of a young lady, usually an older woman.
  2. A governess or nanny.

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