Cryptic crossword clue
Bought red car, newly equipped to be more powerful 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word TURBOCHARGED

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The straight part
We know that "equipped to be /more powerful" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case equipped to be /more powerful = turbocharged.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does TURBOCHARGED mean?

TURBOCHARGED verb
  1. To increase the power of (an internal combustion engine, either Otto or Diesel cycle) by compressing the inlet air with power extracted from the exhaust air.
  2. To make faster or more powerful.
TURBOCHARGED adjective
  1. Having a turbocharger

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