The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word HOODS
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The straight part
We know that "Headgear/criminals/US districts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case headgear/criminals/us districts = hoods.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 HOODS mean?
HOODS noun- A covering for the head attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak.
- A distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree.
- An enclosure that protects something, especially from above.
- A soft top of a convertible car or carriage.
- The hinged cover over the engine of a motor vehicle: known as a bonnet in other countries.
- A metal covering that leads to a vent to suck away smoke or fumes.
- To cover something with a hood.
- Gangster, thug.
- Neighborhood.
- Person wearing a hoodie.