Cryptic crossword clue
Sixties icon goes around in skimpy gear

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word MINISKIRTS

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The straight part
We know that "skimpy gear" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case skimpy gear = miniskirts.
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 MINISKIRTS mean?

MINISKIRTS noun
  1. A short skirt with its hemline well above the knees, generally at mid-thigh level.

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