Cryptic crossword clue
Dig in Derby maybe, having turned up in a shawl 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "shawl" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shawl = tallith.
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 TALLITH mean?

TALLITH noun
  1. A traditional Jewish prayer shawl with tassels which covers the chest and upper part of the back.

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