Charge us cryptically for outfit? (7)
I believe the answer is:
costume
'outfit?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'charge us cryptically' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'charge' could be 'cost' (I've seen this in other clues) and 'cost' is located in the answer.
'us' could be 'me' ('us' can mean 'mean' in some UK dialects) and 'me' is found within the answer.
A single letter 'u' remains which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This may be the basis of clue (or it may be nonsense).
'for' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for costume that I've seen before include "Attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball" , "Actor's attire" , "ensemble" , "Dress; uniform" , "Clothing" .)