Cryptic crossword clue
Quieter vehicle fuelled by fruit I discarded

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CALMER

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The straight part
We know that "Quieter" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case quieter = calmer.
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 CALMER mean?

CALMER adjective
  1. (of a person) Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.
  2. (of a place or situation) Free of noise and disturbance.
  3. (of water) with few or no waves on the surface; not rippled.
  4. Without wind or storm.
CALMER noun
  1. A person or thing that calms.

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