Cryptic crossword clue
Downy, in the manner of Wodehouse you might say 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Downy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case downy = plumose.
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 PLUMOSE mean?

PLUMOSE adjective
  1. Having feathers or plumes.
  2. Having hairs, or other parts, arranged along an axis like a feather.

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