Cryptic crossword clue
Loincloths do this after being adjusted 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Loincloths" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case loincloths = dhotis.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DHOTIS mean?

DHOTIS noun
  1. A long loincloth worn by Hindu men in India.
  2. The cotton fabric used for such loincloths.

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