Cryptic crossword clue
Cushions of cloth at the back, like on footwear

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HASSOCKS

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The straight part
We know that "Cushions" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cushions = hassocks.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HASSOCKS mean?

HASSOCKS noun
  1. A dense clump of grass or vegetation; a tussock.
  2. A cushion used primarily in churches for kneeling on while praying.
  3. A thick cushion used as a seat; an ottoman or pouffe.

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