Cryptic crossword clue
One that provides compression for old car with engine at back and large boot? 6-7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 plus 7 letter word BEETLE CRUSHER

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The straight part
We know that "large boot" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case large boot = beetle crusher.
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 BEETLE CRUSHER mean?

BEETLE CRUSHER noun
  1. A large, flat foot

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