Cryptic crossword clue
Avoid road using this, maybe 3-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SKI-PLANE

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The straight part
We know that "‘this’ (a mode of transport not using roads!)" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ‘this’ (a mode of transport not using roads!) = ski-plane.
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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