The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ATTIRE
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More clues leading to the result ATTIRE
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The straight part
We know that "Clothes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case clothes = attire.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 ATTIRE mean?
ATTIRE noun- (clothing) One's dress; what one wears; one's clothes.
- The single horn of a deer or stag.
- To clothe or adorn.