Cryptic crossword clue
Skimpy attire showing leg acceptable in car 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MONOKINI

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Skimpy attire" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case skimpy attire = monokini.
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 MONOKINI mean?

MONOKINI noun
  1. The lower part of a bikini without the upper part (i.e., topless).
  2. A one-piece swimsuit, which may cover both the chest and the crotch (as contrasted with a bikini, which consists of two pieces).

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