Cryptic crossword clue
CO2’s core parts enucleated for lower emissions

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word COWPATS

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The straight part
We know that "lower emissions" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lower emissions = cowpats.
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 COWPATS mean?

COWPATS noun
  1. A dropping of cow dung.

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