Cryptic crossword clue
Free up new length to secure daughter’s skirt 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "skirt" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case skirt = dirndl.
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 DIRNDL mean?

DIRNDL noun
  1. A traditional Alpine women's dress having a tight bodice and full skirt

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