Cryptic crossword clue
Decorative piece on garment creating storm 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Decorative piece on garment/storm" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case decorative piece on garment/storm = flounce.
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 FLOUNCE mean?

FLOUNCE noun
  1. A strip of decorative material, usually pleated, attached along one edge; a ruffle.W
  2. The act of flouncing.
FLOUNCE verb
  1. To move in an exaggerated, bouncy manner.
  2. To flounder; to make spastic motions.
  3. To decorate with a flounce.
  4. To depart in a haughty, dramatic way that draws attention to oneself.

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