What does the cryptic crossword clue "Crowds right to wear skimpy pants (7)" mean?

The definition is "Crowds". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). R (synonym="right") in THONGS (synonym=""skimpy pants"") = THRONGS; definition: "Crowds" The answer is THRONGS.

Crowds right to wear skimpy pants (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29680 | 28 Across | 2025-04-28 flower

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