Cryptic crossword clue
Mad reasons to get vehicles using diesel? 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word LOCOMOTIVES

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "vehicles using diesel" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case vehicles using diesel = locomotives.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does LOCOMOTIVES mean?

LOCOMOTIVES noun
  1. The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.
  2. A traction engine
  3. A cheer characterized by a slow beginning and a progressive increase in speed
  4. A country which drives the world economy by having a high level of imports. (i.e. The United States).

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