Cryptic crossword clue
Hung about with protective coat, I can enter 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TARRIED

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The straight part
We know that "Hung about" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hung about = tarried.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does TARRIED mean?

TARRIED verb
  1. To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.
  2. To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.
  3. To abide, stay or wait somewhere, especially if longer than planned.
  4. To stay somewhere temporarily.
  5. To wait for; to stay or stop for; to allow to linger.

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