Cryptic crossword clue
Confederate poet returned with rather less sparkle 7

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

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What does DRABBER mean?

DRABBER noun
  1. A hair product that works against natural colour to make the hair more drab.
  2. One who associates with drabs; a wencher.

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