The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PLEATED
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More clues leading to the result PLEATED
- Make case to hold note that's repeatedly folded
- Excuse to spread out like a kilt
- Organic fuel around lake man gathered
- Folded page and left to dine with editor
- Gathered onset of death follows dish laced with drug
- Surprisingly deep, a cloth evenly folded
- Legal statement gets Edward ruffled
- Ask to keep note folded
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The straight part
We know that "repeatedly folded" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case repeatedly folded = pleated.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 PLEATED mean?
PLEATED verb- To form one or more pleats in a piece of fabric or a garment.
- To plait.
- Having pleats.