The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word GARNISHES
G
A
R
N
I
S
H
E
S
More clues leading to the result GARNISHES
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "dresses" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dresses = garnishes.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 GARNISHES mean?
GARNISHES noun- A set of dishes, often pewter, containing a dozen pieces of several types.
- Pewter vessels in general.
- Something added for embellishment.
- Clothes; garments, especially when showy or decorative.
- Something set round or upon a dish as an embellishment.
- Fetters.
- A fee; specifically, in English jails, formerly an unauthorized fee demanded from a newcomer by the older prisoners.
- Cash.
- To decorate with ornaments; to adorn; to embellish.
- To ornament with something placed around it.
- To furnish; to supply.
- To fit with fetters; to fetter.
- To warn by garnishment; to give notice to.
- To have (money) set aside by court order (particularly for the payment of alleged debts); to garnishee.