Cryptic crossword clue
Fit of temper in vehicle — seize travelling case 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "travelling case" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case travelling case = carpetbag.
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 CARPETBAG mean?

CARPETBAG noun
  1. A traveling bag made from scraps of carpet and used primarily in the United States in the 19th century.
CARPETBAG verb
  1. To come to a place or organisation with which one has no previous connection with the sole or primary aim of personal gain, especially political or financial gain.
CARPETBAG adjective
  1. Having the characteristics of carpetbaggers.

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