The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word HUBCAP
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result HUBCAP
- Fish topped with better nuts are protected by this
- Loose car part regularly fixed in hour by champ
- Hour regularly spent getting key cover for motorists
- Part of car clamp oddly below focal point
- Centre covering that hides driver’s nuts
- Focus on the price limit for a wheel accessory
- Vehicle accessory from Cuba thrown into empty heap
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The straight part
We know that "Loose car part" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case loose car part = hubcap.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 HUBCAP mean?
HUBCAP noun- A decorative and protective disk that covers the hub of a motor car wheel