Cryptic crossword clue
Designed by boffins, possibly in white coats 2-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word HI-TEC

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The straight part
We know that "Designed by boffins, possibly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case designed by boffins, possibly = hi-tec.
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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