The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word RUGS
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The straight part
We know that "soft furnishings" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case soft furnishings = rugs.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 RUGS mean?
RUGS noun- A partial covering for a floor.
- A (usually thick) piece of fabric used for warmth (especially on a bed); a blanket.
- A kind of coarse, heavy frieze, formerly used for clothing.
- A cloak or mantle made of such a frieze.
- A person wearing a rug.
- A cloth covering for a horse.
- A dense layer of natural vegetation that precludes the growth of crops.
- The female pubic hair.
- A rough, woolly, or shaggy dog.
- A wig; a hairpiece.
- A dense growth of chest hair.