Cryptic crossword clue
Tramps given clothes — about time 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Tramps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tramps = toerags.
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 TOERAGS mean?

TOERAGS noun
  1. A rag worn around the foot in place of a sock.
  2. A tramp or vagrant.
  3. A worthless or despicable person.

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