Cryptic crossword clue
One favouring autocrat’s sleeveless attire 5

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

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

SARIS noun
  1. The traditional dress of women in the Indian Subcontinent; an outer garment consisting of a single length of cotton or silk, most often with one end wrapped around the waist to form a skirt, the other draped over the shoulder or head.

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