The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word NIGHTIE
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More clues leading to the result NIGHTIE
- Almost needs to fasten loose garment
- Just coming up, link for woman's garment
- Garment that’s almost neckwear
- Female article of clothing close, along with male one
- Item of lingerie at hand, with lace on the bottom
- Coming soon, formal wear for garment
- What’s removed by girl approaching Bond?
- Sleepwear‘s close to neckwear
- Close relationship is something fitting for retirement
- . Close relationship’s something suitable for retiring individual
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The straight part
We know that "item worn by some retired" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case item worn by some retired = nightie.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does NIGHTIE mean?
NIGHTIE noun- A woman's nightgown or nightdress for wearing to bed.