Cryptic crossword clue
Witnesses gangster leaving beauty salon 7-2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word LOOKERS-ON

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The straight part
We know that "Witnesses" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case witnesses = lookers-on.
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 LOOKERS-ON mean?

LOOKERS-ON noun
  1. A spectator, onlooker.

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