Cryptic crossword clue
Getting into beds, start to abandon clothes 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word COATS

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The straight part
We know that "clothes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case clothes = coats.
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.
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What does COATS mean?

COATS noun
  1. An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.Wp
  2. A covering of material, such as paint.Wp
  3. The fur or feathers covering an animal's skin.Wp
  4. Canvas painted with thick tar and secured round a mast or bowsprit to prevent water running down the sides into the hold (now made of rubber or leather).
  5. A petticoat.
  6. The habit or vesture of an order of men, indicating the order or office; cloth.
  7. A coat of arms.Wp
  8. A coat card.
COATS verb
  1. To cover with a coating of some material.
  2. To cover like a coat.
  3. To clothe.

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