Cryptic crossword clue
Point of control initially installed in home, mostly inexplicable stuff 5-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word HOCUS-POCUS

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The straight part
We know that "inexplicable stuff" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case inexplicable stuff = hocus-pocus.
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 HOCUS-POCUS mean?

HOCUS-POCUS noun
  1. Trickery or nonsense.
  2. A conjurer.
  3. A conjurer's trick.
HOCUS-POCUS verb
  1. To cheat.
HOCUS-POCUS interjection
  1. A phrase used as a magical incantation to bring about some change.

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