Cryptic crossword clue
Extra large detective turning up wearing extra large yellow floral items 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word OXLIPS

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The straight part
We know that "yellow floral items" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case yellow floral items = oxlips.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does OXLIPS mean?

OXLIPS noun
  1. The plant Primula elatior, similar to cowslip but with larger, pale yellow flowers.

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