Cryptic crossword clue
Car event run by friend leading to misfortune 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word RALLYCROSS

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The straight part
We know that "Car event" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case car event = rallycross.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RALLYCROSS mean?

RALLYCROSS noun
  1. A format of car racing in which drivers race over wild terrain and specially designed roads, meant to simulate a cross-country ride within a purpose-built circuit.

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