Cryptic crossword clue
Escorts wanton and stays 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "stays" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stays = corsets.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CORSETS mean?

CORSETS noun
  1. A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.
  2. A tight-fitting gown or basque worn by both men and women during the Middle Ages.
  3. A regulation that limited the growth of British banks' interest-bearing deposits.
CORSETS verb
  1. To enclose in a corset; to wear a corset.
  2. To restrict or confine.

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