The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word NECKTIE
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More clues leading to the result NECKTIE
- Showing audacity before match, one can get knotted
- Fashion accessory Bond put on cheek
- Doing this up could bring a lump to one’s throat
- Gent’s clothing down, on the game
- Not old, dodgy ticker stopped early? Feature of lynching
- One hangs around in formal situation, possibly making a bow
- Hanger-on collared, having kissed the first person to speak?
- Clothing and drink reportedly coming from south-east Asia?
- Item worn with audacity ahead of match
- Dicky’s alternative drink before draw
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The straight part
We know that "One hangs around in formal situation, possibly making a bow" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one hangs around in formal situation, possibly making a bow = necktie.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 NECKTIE mean?
NECKTIE noun- A strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front. See also bowtie.