Cryptic crossword clue
Vow to put on ruffles beneath cape, and suspenders, in closet 4,7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 7 letter word COAT HANGERS

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The straight part
We know that "suspenders, in closet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case suspenders, in closet = coat hangers.
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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