Cryptic crossword clue
This Kent port’s the reason, therefore, for undressing? 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word HYTHE

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The straight part
We know that "Kent port" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case kent port = hythe.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does HYTHE mean?

HYTHE noun
  1. A landing-place in a river; a harbour or small port.

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