The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word NECKWEAR
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More clues leading to the result NECKWEAR
- Make out feature beneath women’s clothing
- Tie from end of November week can get rearranged
- Tie spoon on last
- Ascot, say, in which new race unfolded around back of paddock
- Possibly tie contract to introduce sport
- Knew race must be rearranged? Ascot, it could be
- Habits of those who are buttoned up?
- Limited clothing for which most of naked crew laboured
- Ties boas for example
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The straight part
We know that "clothing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case clothing = neckwear.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 NECKWEAR mean?
NECKWEAR noun- Articles of clothing or jewelry which hang from the neck, such as ties or necklaces.