Cryptic crossword clue
Scrounges trousers for student to wear 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word BLAGS

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What does BLAGS mean?

BLAGS verb
  1. To obtain (something) for free, particularly by guile or persuasion.
  2. (specifically) To obtain confidential information by impersonation or other deception.
  3. To pick up someone.
  4. (1960s) To inveigle by persuasion.
  5. (1940s) To deceive; to perpetrate a hoax on.

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