The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BLOUSE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result BLOUSE
- Black parasitic insect does for garment
- Black insect – something in the wardrobe?
- Second insect found in woman’s top
- Top British runner keeps left
- Habit of black 22 …
- Black rat in women’s clothing
- 19 Say top or head of burrowing parasite
- Top women in air force leaving? Blow a fuse!
- Absolute breakdown, as dismissed volunteers obtain a garment
- First bird, insect on top
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The straight part
We know that "top" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case top = blouse.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 BLOUSE mean?
BLOUSE noun- A shirt, typically loose and reaching from the neck to the waist.
- A shirt for women, particularly a shirt with buttons; a dress shirt tailored for women.
- A loose-fitting uniform jacket.
- To hang a garment in loose folds.
- To tuck one's pants/trousers (into one's boots).
- A prostitute.
- A prostitute; a courtesan.
- A ruddy, fat-faced woman; a wench.