Cryptic crossword clue
Provided protection to little suckers in mini-vehicle 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word POLICED

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The straight part
We know that "Provided protection" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case provided protection = policed.
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 POLICED mean?

POLICED verb
  1. To enforce the law and keep order among (a group).
  2. To clean up an area.
  3. To enforce norms or standards upon.

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