Cryptic crossword clue
Lad touring Dutch clubs, maybe, in close-fitting garment 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BODYSUIT

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The straight part
We know that "close-fitting garment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case close-fitting garment = bodysuit.
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 BODYSUIT mean?

BODYSUIT noun
  1. A one-piece, skin-tight garment rather like a leotard.

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