Cryptic crossword clue
Stick a warning in item of clothing

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

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The straight part
We know that "item of clothing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case item of clothing = pinafore.
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.
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What does PINAFORE mean?

PINAFORE noun
  1. A sleeveless dress, often similar to an apron, generally worn over other clothes. Most often worn by young girls as an overdress.

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