Cryptic crossword clue
Male lover’s dressed with type of bikini top 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "type of bikini top" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case type of bikini top = bandeau.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BANDEAU mean?

BANDEAU noun
  1. A band for the hair.
  2. A band.
  3. A narrow, tight bra, especially when strapless; hence, any women's top made from a similar band of fabric.

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