Cryptic crossword clue
Length of most of car, and weight tail end, then rest

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word WHEELBASE

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The straight part
We know that "Length of most of car" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case length of most of car = wheelbase.
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 WHEELBASE mean?

WHEELBASE noun
  1. The horizontal distance between the front and rear axles of a road or rail vehicle.

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