Cryptic crossword clue
Imprisoned in vehicle long time, unruly adolescent catches cold 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word INCARCERATED

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Imprisoned" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case imprisoned = incarcerated.
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 INCARCERATED mean?

INCARCERATED verb
  1. To lock away; to imprison, especially for breaking the law.
  2. To confine; to shut up or enclose; to hem in.

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