Cryptic crossword clue
In answer, favouring protective wear 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word APRONS

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The straight part
We know that "protective wear" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case protective wear = aprons.
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What does APRONS mean?

APRONS noun
  1. An article of clothing worn over the front of the torso and/or legs for protection from spills; also historically worn by Freemasons and as part of women's fashion.
  2. The short cassock ordinarily worn by English bishops.
  3. A hard surface bordering a structure or area.
  4. The sides of a tree's canopy.
  5. The cap of a cannon; a piece of lead laid over the vent to keep the priming dry.
  6. A removable cover for the passengers' feet and legs in an open horse carriage.

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