Cryptic crossword clue
Wives and girlfriends take ages shopping, having rushed initially to get flannels in LA 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word WASHRAGS

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The straight part
We know that "flannels in LA" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flannels in la = washrags.
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 WASHRAGS mean?

WASHRAGS noun
  1. A square piece of cloth for washing the face and body.

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