Cryptic crossword clue
Fitful earless driving programme through well 4-2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word STOP-GO

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The straight part
We know that "Fitful" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fitful = stop-go.
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 STOP-GO mean?

STOP-GO noun
  1. An economic policy of this kind.
STOP-GO adjective
  1. Alternately active and inactive.

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