The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word EARMUFF
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More clues leading to the result EARMUFF
- Organ very loud? Musicians’ Union installed protection for listener
- Material originally sewn into each frill, one of two pads
- Slice of pear muffin provides a winter warmer
- Getting aural protection, political group shut up member being very loud
- Each broadcaster’s conclusion: mistake to provide restriction on listeners
- Each maiden in a frilly collar offers listener protection
- After commencement, put on and spoil accessory
- It provides cover for the listener
- According to sources, Eisenhower and Roosevelt met under false facade, a protective cover
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The straight part
We know that "aural protection" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case aural protection = earmuff.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does EARMUFF mean?
EARMUFF noun- A garment to keep the ears warm.
- A garment or part worn over a single ear.
- A sound-deadening cup or a pair of such cups worn over the ear or ears.
- Objects designed to cover a person's ears for protection against cold or noise. They consist of a thermoplastic or metal head-band, that fits over the top of the head, and a pad at each end, to cover the external ears.