The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DRIVEWAYS
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The straight part
We know that "some off-street parking areas" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case some off-street parking areas = driveways.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 DRIVEWAYS mean?
DRIVEWAYS noun- Short private road that leads to a house or garage.