Cryptic crossword clue
Car feature which is, in fact, minimally used 3-12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 16 letter word AIR-CONDITIONING

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The straight part
We know that "Car feature" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case car feature = air-conditioning.
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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What does AIR-CONDITIONING mean?

AIR-CONDITIONING noun
  1. The state of temperature and humidity produced by an air conditioner.
  2. An air conditioner or system of air conditioners.
AIR-CONDITIONING verb
  1. To mechanically cool a space or an entire structure.

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