Cryptic crossword clue
Retirement support? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Retirement support" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case retirement support = bedhead.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BEDHEAD mean?

BEDHEAD noun
  1. The condition of having unkempt hair, generally as a result of having just woken up from sleep.
BEDHEAD noun
  1. A vertical panel or board at the end of a bed where the pillow is placed.
  2. The end of a bed where the pillow is placed, the head of the bed.

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