The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MUFFLER
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does MUFFLER mean?
MUFFLER noun- Part of the exhaust pipe of a car that dampens the noise the engine produces.
- A silencer or suppressor fitted to a gun.
- A type of scarf.