Cryptic crossword clue
Idiot — the man had to be dressed 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "dressed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dressed = clothed.
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 CLOTHED mean?

CLOTHED verb
  1. To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.
  2. To cover or invest, as if with a garment.
CLOTHED adjective
  1. Wearing clothes or clothing.
CLOTHED adjective
  1. Covered with a cloth.

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