The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PAYSLIP
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The straight part
We know that "What indicates one’s ready to be taken home?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what indicates one’s ready to be taken home? = payslip.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 PAYSLIP mean?
PAYSLIP noun- A small document, included with an employee's wage or salary, giving details of money earned and tax and insurance paid.