Cryptic crossword clue
Leaders in dire emergency, needing relaxation, order dinner and return smartened up 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ADORNED

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The straight part
We know that "smartened up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case smartened up = adorned.
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.
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What does ADORNED mean?

ADORNED verb
  1. To make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate.
ADORNED adjective
  1. Having been decorated or embellished through applied items or alterations (adornments).

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