The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PANOPLY
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More clues leading to the result PANOPLY
- Impressive display of work left in Pennsylvania and New York
- Criticise novel ploy for full suit of armour
- Change old nappy where daughter’s left brilliant array
- A new operation put into work in full array
- Roast duck before work at show
- Work in proper plan to finally display full array
- Harshly review old work collection
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The straight part
We know that "Impressive display" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case impressive display = panoply.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PANOPLY mean?
PANOPLY noun- A splendid display of something.
- (by extension) A collection or display of weaponry.
- Ceremonial garments, complete with all accessories.
- A complete set of armour.
- (by extension) Something that covers and protects.
- (by extension) A broad or full range or complete set.
- To fit out in a suit of armour
- To array or bedeck