Cryptic crossword clue
Put on a new top as dressing-down loses its power 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word REROOF

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The straight part
We know that "Put on a new top" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case put on a new top = reroof.
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 REROOF mean?

REROOF verb
  1. To roof again; to tear off an old roof and replace with a new roof.

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