Cryptic crossword clue
Twerps putting name on topless boxes 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Twerps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case twerps = nellies.
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 NELLIES mean?

NELLIES noun
  1. An effeminate homosexual man.
  2. A silly person.
  3. A giant petrel, Macronectes giganteus and Macronectes halli.

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