Cryptic crossword clue
LA guys wanting English clothes 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word DUDS

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

DUDS noun
  1. A device or machine that is useless because it does not work properly or has failed to work, such as a bomb, or explosive projectile.
  2. A failure of any kind.
  3. Clothes, now always used in plural form duds.
DUDS noun
  1. Clothing, especially for work or of rough appearance.

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