Cryptic crossword clue
Clear front of Tyne Tunnel — car’s broken down 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word TRANSLUCENT

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Clear" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case clear = translucent.
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 TRANSLUCENT mean?

TRANSLUCENT adjective
  1. Allowing light to pass through, but diffusing it.
  2. Clear, lucid, or transparent.

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