Cryptic crossword clue
Fashionable, how one might take one's gin? 4-2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word WITH-IT

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The straight part
We know that "Fashionable" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fashionable = with-it.
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 WITH-IT mean?

WITH-IT adjective
  1. Up-to-date on current fashion and trends

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