Cryptic crossword clue
Short vestment, excessive one with cape on top 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Short vestment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case short vestment = cotta.
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 COTTA mean?

COTTA noun
  1. A surplice, in England and America usually one shorter and less full than the ordinary surplice and with short sleeves, or sometimes none.
  2. A kind of coarse woollen blanket.

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