Cryptic crossword clue
Child and friends without a bit of elegant fabric 7

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

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

CHALLIS noun
  1. A light, soft fabric of silk and worsted, having a printed design.

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