Cryptic crossword clue
Heaps of ties? About six

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LAVISHES

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The straight part
We know that "Heaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case heaps = lavishes.
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 LAVISHES mean?

LAVISHES verb
  1. To give out extremely generously; to squander.
  2. To give out to (somebody) extremely generously.

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