The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word KNICKERBOCKERS
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The straight part
We know that "pants" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pants = knickerbockers.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 KNICKERBOCKERS mean?
KNICKERBOCKERS noun- Men's or boys' baggy knee breeches, of a type particularly popular in the early 20th century.