Cryptic crossword clue
Lubricants containing phosphorus returned with new type of footwear 4-2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SLIP-ON

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The straight part
We know that "type of footwear" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case type of footwear = slip-on.
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 SLIP-ON mean?

SLIP-ON noun
  1. A garment that can be pulled on without adjusting fasteners such as buttons or zippers.
SLIP-ON adjective
  1. Describing a garment that can be pulled on without adjusting fasteners such as buttons or zippers.

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