Cryptic crossword clue
Finds ones way using satnav, eg travelling across Italy 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word NAVIGATES

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Finds ones way" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case finds ones way = navigates.
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 NAVIGATES mean?

NAVIGATES verb
  1. To plan, control and record the position and course of a vehicle, ship, aircraft, etc., on a journey; to follow a planned course.
  2. To give directions, as from a map, to someone driving a vehicle.
  3. To travel over water in a ship; to sail.
  4. To move between web pages, menus, etc. by means of hyperlinks, mouse clicks, or any other mechanism.
  5. To find a way through a difficult situation or process.

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