Cryptic crossword clue
Long clothes cover behind in toilets 7

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

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

CAFTANS noun
  1. A long tunic worn in the Eastern Mediterranean.
  2. A long dress or shirt similar in style to those worn in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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