Cryptic crossword clue
Immobilised by this, calming help we arranged

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word WHEEL-CLAMPING

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The straight part
We know that "Immobilised by this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case immobilised by this = wheel-clamping.
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 WHEEL-CLAMPING mean?

WHEEL-CLAMPING verb
  1. To immobilize (a vehicle) with a wheel clamp.

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