Cryptic crossword clue
Ranch hand finding equipment from the east in a hooded garb 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word COWGIRL

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The straight part
We know that "Ranch hand" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ranch hand = cowgirl.
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 COWGIRL mean?

COWGIRL noun
  1. A woman who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.
  2. A woman who identifies with cowboy culture, including clothing such as the cowboy hat.
  3. A playing card of queen rank.
  4. A sex position where the woman is on top; cowgirl position.
COWGIRL verb
  1. To work as a cowgirl, herding cattle.
  2. To mount someone and have sexual intercourse in the cowgirl position.

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