The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SWADDLE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result SWADDLE
- Wrap up little son needing sort of walk
- Bind wife in portable seat
- Wrap with some lamb sandwiches
- Wrap deserted dead in a shady spot
- Land outside with blanket
- Securely wrap son before walk like this
- Wrap item on horse around wife
- Wrap up little son before toddle
- In Wales, playing, dad’s lost a bundle
- Wrap up and go off in pursuit of adjacent quarters
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The straight part
We know that "Securely wrap" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case securely wrap = swaddle.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does SWADDLE mean?
SWADDLE noun- Anything used to swaddle with, such as a cloth or band.
- To bind (a baby) with long narrow strips of cloth.
- To beat; cudgel.