Cryptic crossword clue
Cleaned quietly inside vehicle 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word MOPPED

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The straight part
We know that "Cleaned" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cleaned = mopped.
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 MOPPED mean?

MOPPED verb
  1. To rub, scrub, clean or wipe with a mop, or as if with a mop.
  2. To make a wry expression with the mouth.

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