Cryptic crossword clue
Inventor making vehicle fitting reportedly 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Inventor" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case inventor = cartwright.
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 CARTWRIGHT mean?

CARTWRIGHT noun
  1. A person who makes carts; a wainwright

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