Cryptic crossword clue
T Henman tried to do this with matching jumpers and cardigans 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "matching jumpers and cardigans /matching jumpers and cardigans" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case matching jumpers and cardigans /matching jumpers and cardigans = twinsets.
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 TWINSETS mean?

TWINSETS noun
  1. A combination of a cardigan and a jumper, usually knitted in wool or cashmere.
  2. A pair of cars or locomotives that are permanently coupled and treated as a single unit.
  3. A pair of cylinders containing air for the diver to breathe.

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