Cryptic crossword clue
Ford’s access door provides shade 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CROSSHATCH

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

CROSSHATCH noun
  1. A pattern of crossing lines.
CROSSHATCH verb
  1. To mark or fill with a crosshatch pattern.

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