Cryptic crossword clue
Lack of attention in vehicle leading to senseless crash 12

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lack of attention" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lack of attention = carelessness.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions

CARELESSNESS noun
  1. Lack of care.

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