Cryptic crossword clue
Coats of armour primarily worn by knights? On the contrary 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word DAUBS

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The straight part
We know that "Coats" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case coats = daubs.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does DAUBS mean?

DAUBS noun
  1. Excrement or clay used as a bonding material in construction.
  2. A soft coating of mud, plaster etc.
  3. A crude or amateurish painting.
DAUBS verb
  1. To apply (something) to a surface in hasty or crude strokes.
  2. To paint (a picture, etc.) in a coarse or unskilful manner.
  3. To cover with a specious or deceitful exterior; to disguise; to conceal.
  4. To flatter excessively or grossly.
  5. To put on without taste; to deck gaudily.

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