Cryptic crossword clue
Where customers ripped off fasteners around ankle

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 6 letter word CLIP JOINTS

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The straight part
We know that "Where customers ripped off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case where customers ripped off = clip joints.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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