What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hang about, initially investigating expensive underwear (8)" mean?

The definition is "underwear". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LINGER (synonym="Hang") + I (first_letter="investigating") + E (first_letter="expensive") = LINGERIE; definition: "underwear" The answer is LINGERIE.

Hang about, initially investigating expensive underwear (8)

Times Cryptic #28976 | 10 Across | 2024-07-23 flower

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