Cryptic crossword clue
Note about period headgear 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TERAI

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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 = terai.
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 TERAI mean?

TERAI noun
  1. A belt of marshy land, which lies between the foothills of the Himalayas and the plains.
  2. A terai hat.

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