Cryptic crossword clue
Outfit for retirement? 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word NIGHTCLOTHES

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What does NIGHTCLOTHES mean?

NIGHTCLOTHES noun
  1. Clothing worn while sleeping in bed, such as pyjamas or a nightgown, and, when worn over nightclothes, a robe.

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