Cryptic crossword clue
Smooth, like well-oiled locks 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word POMADED

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The straight part
We know that "Smooth, like well-oiled locks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case smooth, like well-oiled locks = pomaded.
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 POMADED mean?

POMADED verb
  1. To anoint with pomade; to use pomade to style (hair).

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