The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BALDING
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The straight part
We know that "One known for rambling/with less and less on top" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one known for rambling/with less and less on top = balding.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 BALDING mean?
BALDING verb- To become bald.
- Becoming bald, especially having male pattern baldness