Cryptic crossword clue
Meat suppliers receiving telegram about headgear

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PERIWIGS

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The straight part
We know that "headgear" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case headgear = periwigs.
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 PERIWIGS mean?

PERIWIGS noun
  1. A wig, especially any kind of stylised wig as formerly worn by men and women.

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