Cryptic crossword clue
Weight having gone up, needing very large braces 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word TWOS

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The straight part
We know that "braces" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case braces = twos.
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 TWOS mean?

TWOS noun
  1. The digit/figure 2.
  2. A two-dollar bill.
  3. A child aged two.
  4. A playing card featuring two pips.
TWOS noun
  1. A pair of twos.
  2. A reserves team.
TWOS verb
  1. To share a cigarette with someone after smoking half of it.

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