Cryptic crossword clue
During party in Wales, note semi-cropped style of hair 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "semi-cropped style of hair" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case semi-cropped style of hair = plaited.
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 PLAITED mean?

PLAITED verb
  1. To fold; to double in narrow folds; to pleat
  2. To interweave the strands or locks of; to braid

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