Cryptic crossword clue
Dilapidated dockland garage with intriguing air 5-3-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 16 letter word CLOAK-AND-DAGGER

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "intriguing air" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case intriguing air = cloak-and-dagger.
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 CLOAK-AND-DAGGER mean?

CLOAK-AND-DAGGER adjective
  1. Marked by menacing furtive secrecy, often with a melodramatic tint or espionage involved.

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